Obituary for APWU National, Local, and Retiree Officer and Activist John P. Richards

John P. Richards, 85, of Slovan, Smith Township, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in his home. John was born on July 23, 1937, in South Side, Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Marie Bauer Richards. Mr. Richards graduated from South High School in Pittsburgh. After graduation, John enlisted in the U.S….

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APWU Flint Michigan Area Local Retiree Activist Al LaBrecque has passed

Via APWU Flint Michigan Area Local Facebook page: It is with great regret and sorrow that I have to inform everyone Al LaBrecque passed away early in the morning on 8-18-21. Al has been a solid Union leader in the Local and the State for decades. Al has helped tutor many officers of today and…

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APWU: Passing of Robert C. Pritchard, Former MVS Director

APWU Web News Article – July 10, 2019 Robert C. Pritchard, former Director of Motor Vehicle Service, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was born May 2, 1949. At the time of his APWU retirement, May 10, 2013, Brother Pritchard was the longest serving craft director in APWU history with 17 years. Robert “Bob”…

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R.I.P. Ray Glasser – APWU Maintenance Craft Director of Red Bank Local

Very saddened and shocked to hear of the sudden passing of my union brother and friend Ray Glasser yesterday, December 14, 2016. Ray was the Maintenance Craft Director for the Red Bank Local APWU. He worked at the Monmouth P&DC located in Eatontown, NJ. He started working for the US Postal Service in 1990. He…

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R.I.P. Don Bradshaw – Retired APWU Officer and Activist

Via Don Bradshaw’s Facebook page – December 14, 2016: This is Dustin (Don’s son), Trina (daughter in law) and Tiffany (daughter). Don was diagnosed with colon cancer the week of Thanksgiving and passed away at home with us today. Memorial Service is being held on Friday, December 16th at 2:00 pm. We welcome you to…

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R.I.P. Philadelphia APWU Retiree Activist Oliver Drummond

We lost a good friend and APWU brother Saturday night. Oliver Drummond succumbed to cancer after a long and hard fought battle with the disease. Oliver was a member of the APWU Philadelphia Retiree Chapter. He was a very dedicated activist in our fight to save the Postal Service. Oliver was also a Philadelphia Stop…

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