Dale A. Richards, 83, of Lopatcong Twp., died Sunday, May 30, 1999 in Warren Hospital.

He was a diesel mechanic for the Operating Engineers, Local 825. He also worked for Steckel Concrete in Harmony Twp. and Warren Paving in Lopatcong Twp.

He served as the chief of the special police in Harmony Twp. for twenty-five years and also served as emergency management coordinator for twenty-seven years in Harmony Twp.

Born August 9, 1915 in Williams Twp., he was the son of the late Stewart and Florence Heater Richards.

He is survived by a son, Frederick of Lopatcong Twp.; two daughters, Gail Only of Florence South Carolina and Betty Ann of South Carolina; two sisters, Dorothy Kressman of Raubsville and Arlene Sofranco of Easton and seven grandchildren. A son, Wayne died earlier.

Funeral services will be announced by the Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home, 289 S Main St., Phillipsburg.