Richard R. Treese, Jr.

Richard “Bucky” Treese, Jr., 36, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020.

The son of the late Richard R. Treese, Sr. and Susan E. (Mell) Shaffer-Blatt, he was born Oct. 13, 1983, in Indiana.

Bucky was a member of the ROTC while in high school. He enjoyed fishing and country music, but above all he loved spending time with his daughter Nyelee.

He is survived by his daughter Nyelee; two sisters: Bobbie Jo Truckley, of New Bethlehem; and Carrie Johnson and husband Matthew, of Curwensville; nieces and nephews: Kayla, Darenger, Trinidy, Magnus and Matthew, Jr.; aunts: Donna Treese, Tracy Lyman and Tina Bennett; an uncle, John Mell; cousins: Grant and Cierra Weston; and best friend, Jeff Yankuski; as well as numerous other loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Bucky was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Harry and Clarabell Treese; maternal grandparents, Rose Mell and Grant Weston; and a nephew, Dustin, Jr.

Due to health concerns of COVID-19, services for Bucky will be private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Robinson-Lytle-Shoemaker Funeral Home.