Richard A. Hobday passed away January 27, 2018, after a very brief illness. Born in Lancaster on June 24, 1921, "Dick" was the son of Mary (Hodgen) and Austin R. Hobday. He was preceded in death by his wife Janet (Anderson) and a son A. Richard "Rick". He is survived by his children; Diane Cannizzaro, Shelton, CT, Karen Bennett (Thomas), Lancaster, PA, Stephen J., Lancaster, PA, Mary Lynn DiPaolo (Michael), Stroudsburg, PA, Kevin R. (Jill), Odessa, FL, 17 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. Dick attended Lancaster Catholic High School and graduated from Temple University earning a BS in Finance. He furthered his education at the U.S. Naval Preparatory Flight School at the University of Pennsylvania, Franklin & Marshall College, and the University of North Carolina, ultimately earning his CPA certification.

During World War II, Dick served in the U.S. Navy having been stationed in Beaufort at the 101st Naval Patrol Bombers Squadron and later at Hendricks Army Airfield in South Florida where he served as a Naval air trainer. Following his service in the military, he returned to Lancaster, married Janet (Anderson) and reared their six children. He began his professional career at Haskins & Sells in New York as a staff accountant. He then worked for 14 years at Hatter, Harris & Beittel of Lancaster before accepting a position as Comptroller for the Hubley Manufacturing Company in 1962. He completed his professional business career upon his retirement in 1980 from the Pennfield Corporation. At Pennfield, Dick was a valued and integral member of the Senior Management Team which led that organization to unprecedented growth and development in the late 60s and 70s For several years, while pursuing his profession, Dick utilized his knowledge and expertise as a part time Accounting professor at Franklin & Marshall College. Dick was a member of the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants. He was a faithful Roman Catholic his entire life and member of 3 local parishes, St. Mary's, Sacred Heart of Jesus, and St Leo the Great, respectively. A member of Conestoga Country Club for many years, Dick was a skilled, competitive golfer and avid Notre Dame sports fan. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St Leo the Great Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 31st @11:00am. Visitation will be from 10:00AM to 11:00AM prior to the service. Private family burial will follow the Mass. In lieu of flowers, we respectfully request memorials directed to Lancaster Catholic High School and/or St Leo the Great Church, in his name.