Richard Joseph Jennings Wixson

Near Princeton, New Jersey-Richard (Rich) Joseph Jennings Wixson passed away Tuesday, March 31st after a brief illness. Rich was an accomplished man. He worked supporting his friends and family, held a deep passion for helping friends and family and always showing up when he was needed most. Driven and thoughtful, he was an excellent problem solver who approached challenges with patience and clarity. He consistently put others before himself, and his kindness and warmth made him someone people naturally gravitated toward.

His formative years were spent in Danville, Pennsylvania, where his love for sports and the outdoors originated. From a young age, he excelled in sports, demonstrating both discipline and a strong sense of teamwork in basketball, roller hockey and football. He was a teammate that you could depend on. He carried a lifelong passion for learning, always eager to explore new ideas and skills. He found joy in creation, crafting elaborate meals, drawing with intention, writing with depth, and shaping delicate, intricate origami. Whether trying something new or refining a talent, he embraced growth with enthusiasm. A graduate of Montgomery High School, Rich carried with him the values of hard work, curiosity, and compassion throughout his life.

He found true joy in the outdoors, where he felt most at peace. No matter the circumstances, he had a remarkable ability to find positivity in every situation and share that light with others. His love for animals was unmistakable; he adored his two dogs and his cat, caring for them as cherished members of his family. He had an endless gift for humor, always ready with a joke and a way to make others smile. He will be remembered for his generous spirit, his unwavering optimism, and the lasting impact he had on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

He’s survived by his mother, Dr. Sally Wixson, sister, Cassie, brother in law, Troy, his girlfriend, Chrystal, his cousins: Michael Skovrinskie, his wife Carrie and son Dylan; Andy Skovrinskie, his wife, Dana; their children, Brady and Cody; Katia Fergunson, her husband, Marc, their children Alex and Theodore and Jenna Durst, her husband Dave, and their children, Camryn and Austin. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dr. Richard Jennings Wixson, Sara Catherine Adams Wixson and great grandparents, Sarah Katherine and Edwin Adams and Dr. Earl Wixson and Beatrice Jennings Wixson all from Shamokin.

Richard J. Wixson, 34, of New Jersey – A funeral service visitation will be held Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, at Farrow-Campbell Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., 240 W Chestnut Street, Shamokin, PA, Lori Ann Campbell, Supervisor. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm at the Blue Church Cemetery (Saint Peters Cemetery, Paxinos), with Pastor Bridgette Wagner officiating, where he will be laid to rest alongside his beloved Aunt and Uncle, Karen Skovrinskie and Michael Skovrinskie. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. To send condolences to the family please visit www.FarrowFH.com