Richard A Jones, age 91 of Monroe Township, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Embassy of East Mountain, Wilkes-Barre.

He was born in Noxen on July 6, 1934 and was the son of the late Albert and Laura Lane Jones.

Richard graduated from Lake Noxen High School. He was a career Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam conflict and worked and toured with the United States Air Force Thunder Birds for several years. Richard was active at Northmoreland Baptist Church and Noxen Independent Bible Church where he was also a deacon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary and sister, Patricia Hobbs.

Richard is survived by his sister, Karlene Sorber; brother, Theodore Jones; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Friday April 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM from Northmoreland Baptist Church, 21 Ripplebrook Rd, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, with Pastor Kurt Seboe, Northmoreland Baptist Church officiating.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM prior to the service at the church.

Interment will be in the Orcutt's Grove Cemetery, Noxen.

Memorial donations can be made to the Northmoreland Baptist Church, 21 Ripplebrook Rd, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 or Patriots Cove, 4334 State Route 29 South, Noxen, PA 18636

Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com