Richard Howard Hollingsworth, 84, of Upper Salford, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital Grand View Campus. He was the beloved husband of Alice Cresson (Beveridge) Hollingsworth, to whom he was married for over 46 years.

Born August 24, 1941, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Howard and Elizabeth (Rishel) Hollingsworth.

Richard loved children and was totally devoted to his family.  After raising his son, he remarried and traveled to Paraguay to adopt two children.

He enjoyed several outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, horseback riding, and target shooting. He raced cars when he was younger and continued to enjoy the sport as a spectator. He was an animal lover, having had many beloved pets, including horses, cats, dogs, snakes, and turtles.

Richard listened to a variety of music and was particularly partial to bluegrass.  He loved the Philadelphia Folk Festival, initially attending as a spectator and later volunteering with the Upper Salford Fire Company, where he was a life member as a fire policeman.

Richard designed instruments for ABB, formerly Fischer and Porter, for more than 35 years.  In retirement, he enjoyed delivering auto parts for NAPA.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Raquel Marie Hollingsworth of Upper Salford, Alicia Ann Hollingsworth Ditter and her husband, George "Geordie" Ditter Jr. of Perkiomenville; his daughter-in-law, Terri Hollingsworth; his sister-in-law, Linda Hollingsworth; his grandchildren, Richard Jonathan Hollingsworth, Nicole Lynn Hollingsworth; and his great-granddaughter, Kieley Marie Jenkins.  He also has two beloved nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, Richard Charles Hollingsworth, his brother Robert Andrew Hollingsworth, his great-granddaughter Chloe Ann Marie Hollingsworth, and his first wife, Mary Ellen Hollingsworth.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at 11 AM on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Tabor United Methodist Church, 2209 Hendricks Station Rd. Woxall, PA, 18979. Friends may greet the family from 10 – 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Upper Salford Volunteer Fire Company, 782 Old Skippack Rd. Salfordville, PA 18958. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.WilliamsBergeyKoffel.com.