GROVE CITY- Richard William Davenport age 82, formerly of Prindle Street in Sharon, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday October 15, 2026, at Quality of Life Services in Grove City, PA following a period of declining health.

Richard was born on Sunday November 14, 1943, at the Buhl Hospital in Sharon , to George J. and Reba K. (Myers) Davenport.

As a child, he attended the former Mercer County Crippled Children’s School in Hickory Township and was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Sharon. Richard was an avid and devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. He had fond memories of trips to Canada with his parents and was a lover of country music, Wheel of Fortune, and McDonald’s milkshakes.

He is survived by his cousins Carol Branch and Evelyn Jenkins along with his extended family.His first cousins once removed, Pamela Garofola and Diane Peterson, acted as his dedicated guardians in his final years, and his friend Jackie Menzies at Quality of Life brightened his days. Richard’s family wishes to express its deep thanks to the staff at Quality of Life for the excellent care Richard received.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00AM on Monday October 26, 2026 at Sample-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 555 East State Street, Sharon, PA. Rev. Anthony Kladitis will serve as officiant. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the start of the service.

A private burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Cerebral Palsy Foundation, cerebralpalsyfoundation.org, or Covenant Presbyterian Church, covenantsharon.org.

Friends and family are invited to share memories and condolences with Richard’s family at www.sampleodonnellfh.com.