Richard D. Wyant, 79, a resident of the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Home of Erie and formerly of Franklin, died peacefully at 4:30 PM Saturday, October 4, 2014 at UPMC-Hamot in Erie; following a period of declining health.

He was born October 6, 1934, in Canal Township, a beloved son of the late: John Clark Wyant and Ina Mae Long Wyant.

He proudly served his country, enlisting with the U.S. Navy in1955.

Mr. Wyant had worked as a residential painter most of his life.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing, as he was able.

Mr. Wyant is survived by two daughters: Sharen and husband John and Peg and her husband Jim and by a son: Jimmie and his wife Donna, all of Franklin.

He is also survived by his grandchildren: Jason and Charity Tracy, Heather Tracy, Erin and Erica Sibble, James Dulaney, Tammy Beach and Brandy Dulaney; he is also survived by 15 great grandchildren.

Also surviving is his sister-in-law: Earlene Wyant of Franklin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four sisters: Mary Weldon, Sara Hollabough, Elsie Greathouse and Marjorie Lowrie, and by his four brothers: John, Windy, Lemuel and Charles Wyant.

In accordance of his wishes, there will be no public visitation.

A memorial service, in celebration of his life, is being privately planned by his family.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be directed in his name to: The Soldier’s and Sailor’s Home of Erie, 560 E. Third Street, Erie, PA 16507.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk Street, Franklin.

Please visit: www.hartlefuneralhome.com for further information and to leave a note of condolence.