Richard Andrew Ondick

Richard A. Ondick, 87 years old, from Land O Lakes, Florida passed away on August 19, 2023. He was born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania on July 8, 1936 to Andrew W. Ondick of Duquesne, Pennsylvania & Susan T. Ondick of North Braddock, Pennsylvania. He is predeceased by first wife Verne Matola Ondick and second wife Millie Mihalov Ondick; brother Leonard of Largo, Florida. Richard is survived by his brother Howard of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; (step)daughter Alicia Viscardo (Alex Marenco) and (step)sons Stephen (Evelyn) Mihalov and Michael Mihalov; also 7 loving grandchildren.

Rich had fond memories and incredible stories from his careers. He served 4 years with the United States Air Force then attended University of Pittsburgh. Rich worked for 4 years at Isaly’s Dairy Company, 28 years at United States Steel Accounting Department, and had 18 years of service for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections where he served as librarian at Western Penitentiary in Pittsburgh.

He was a snowbird for 12 years in Punta Gorda, then moved up to Bradenton in 2014 to be closer to his kids and grandkids. 2018 brought him even closer when he moved to Land O Lakes. Rich belonged to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Elks.

Rich enjoyed playing the lottery & sweepstakes, doing yard work, and spending time with his puppy, Panda, when he wasn’t with family. He was a loving & dedicated husband who embraced being a dad and granddad. Rich never met a stranger and brought joy to everyone he met. We will miss him dearly but are grateful for the time we had, the stories we shared, and the memories we made.

There will be a Memorial Service held August 28, 2023 at 1030am:

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

2348 Collier Parkway

Land O Lake, FL 34639

Family will also be planning a future celebration of life for Rich in Pittsburgh.