Date of death: 01/16/2025
Saint Meinrad Class: O 1968
Richard B. Comiskey, 82, of Harrisburg, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2025, at Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence.
He was born on September 17, 1942, in Kingston, PA to the late Joseph and Catherine (Gavin) Comiskey.
Richard was a correctional hearing examiner for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and was a member of St. Andrews in the Valley Episcopal Church. He was very active within the church for the St. Stephens Ministries.
Richard always had the desire to help others. He was an avid volunteer for Meals on Wheels for twenty years, as well as a community service leader for the youth.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Comiskey; two brothers, Robert (Nancy) and James Comiskey; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by two sisters, Catherine Comiskey and Jean Hunter.