Richard D. Homan

Remembering Richard with Love... Richard D. Homan, 73, of Denver , died Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at 9:34 AM in Ephrata Community Hospital . Born in Terre Hill, he was a son of the late Robert M. and Mildred (Fetter) Homan, and was the husband of Helen J. (Lubas) Homan. A member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Terre Hill, he was a graduate of Terre Hill High School and Berks Poly-Technical Institute and a Vietnam War Army veteran. Richard worked as a mechanical designer for Carpenter Technologies, Reading , and Armstrong World Industries, Lancaster , before retiring. He was active in the Masonic Lodge and Rajah Shrine, having performed as a clown at many events, also a Boy Scout leader and enjoyed hunting. Also surviving is a daughter, Cynthia H. (James) Binns, Clifton, NJ; grandchildren, Lauren and Jonathan; sister, Ruth Holton, Wyomissing; and brothers, Donald and John Michael Homan, both of New Holland. A sister, Jean, and brothers, Robert II and Steve, predeceased him. A Personal Note from Cynthia: Richard came into my life when I was 8 years old as my step-father when he married my mother. He "was my father" in every sense of the word. He was the best dad in the whole world. Despite the challenges he had with his health from diabetes, he always remained happy and positive. He was the nicest and kindest human being I have ever known. He never wanted anything for himself, always eager to help and give to others including strangers. He was the best grandfather to my children Lauren and Jonathan, he went out of his way to do projects and activities with them and to visit them. His kind and giving nature and presence in this world will be sorely missed. He made a difference in my life as my step-father. I am proud to have had him as my father and a better person for having known him. I will miss him dearly. Cynthia Binns Memorial Service... Memorial services will be announced at a later time. Private inurnment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery , Annville. Omit flowers with contributions to the , Box 11454 , Alexandria , VA 22312 .