Obituary for Richard A. "Stinky" Gift Jr.
Richard A. "Stinky" Gift, Jr., 39, of Hamburg, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of Richard A. Gift, Sr., Hamburg; and the late Debra L. (Haddock) Gift. He graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 2004; and later graduated from Automotive Training Center (ATC), Exton. Stinky was currently employed by VJ Wood Towing and Recovery as a driver for the past approximately 8 years. He was an avid fan of Volkswagens, hot rods and racing. He was a quality mechanic and enjoyed body work and painting. In high school Stinky wrestled and played football.
Surviving in addition to his father is a sister: Dayna L. (Gift) Strunk, Hamburg; niece and nephew: Kallie and Brody; and best friend and adopted brother: Kenneth Adams, Leesport. He is also survived by his girlfriend: Ashley Jones.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street Leesport, PA 19533. A viewing will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com
Born in West Reading, he was the son of Richard A. Gift, Sr., Hamburg; and the late Debra L. (Haddock) Gift. He graduated from Hamburg Area High School in 2004; and later graduated from Automotive Training Center (ATC), Exton. Stinky was currently employed by VJ Wood Towing and Recovery as a driver for the past approximately 8 years. He was an avid fan of Volkswagens, hot rods and racing. He was a quality mechanic and enjoyed body work and painting. In high school Stinky wrestled and played football.
Surviving in addition to his father is a sister: Dayna L. (Gift) Strunk, Hamburg; niece and nephew: Kallie and Brody; and best friend and adopted brother: Kenneth Adams, Leesport. He is also survived by his girlfriend: Ashley Jones.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 6:00 pm from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street Leesport, PA 19533. A viewing will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com