John Michael Richards

Austintown-Memorial services will be held at 1 pm Saturday at the Lane Funeral Home-Austintown Chapel for John Michael Richards, age 37 of Austintown who died of cancer Monday afternoon at his residence. John was born Sept. 4, 1971 in Hubbard and was the son of David and Ruth (Lawrence) Richards. He was a member of the Austintown Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses and loved spending time with his family and friends, building things, hiking, biking, being outdoors and loved the ocean. John is survived by his wife, the former Kimberly Endsley whom he married Jan. 18, 1997 and his parents of Hubbard. He also leaves nine brothers and sisters; David Richard Jr. of Hubbard, Laura Khawli of Allentown, Pa., Mark Richards and Kevin Richards of Orlando, FL, Susan Smith of Penna., Scot Richards of Orlando, FL, Julie Magdych and Katie Richards both of Hubbard and Steve Richards of Columbus. He also leaves his two cats Figgy and Lula. Friends may call from 12 pm to time of services Saturday at the funeral home.