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Richard Lance Hamilton

December 27, 1949 - December 02, 2021

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Obituary For Richard Lance Hamilton

Age 71, of Pleasant Hills, PA and of Canfield, Ohio, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, in Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Pittsburgh. Richard was born on December 27, 1949, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Perry Humbert Hamilton and Virginia (Coulson) Hamilton. Rick is survived by his Wife, Barbara (Pagliari) Hamilton; Daughter, Krista (Hamilton) Steffey and her husband, Michael Steffey; Grandchildren, Michael Jr. and Cameron Steffey; Sister, Pamela (Hamilton) Pape and her husband, Ronald A. Pape; Sister-in-Law Jannene (Pagliari) Kustra and her husband John Kustra; Niece, Alicia Richelle Pape and Nephew, Alexander Hamilton Pape, as well as several cousins. Rick was a talented musician, having graduated from Duquesne University with a degree in Music Education. Rick was the youngest member ever to play in the Thomas Jefferson High School Band as a sixth grader. As a tenth grader, Rick was chosen to play trumpet in the Band of America sponsored by the State Department to tour Europe. He was the youngest member of that group which was comprised of mostly college students. After graduation from Duquesne University, he worked as the Band Director for some time at Yough High School in Sewickley Township. Rick, also being a talented graphic artist, was also employed for many years by Development Dimensions International, Inc. (DDI), an international and leadership development consultancy, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA with over 1100 employees. During his employment at DDI, Rick led DDI’s imaging business and produced over 50,000 publications. Rick was named Employee of the Year twice during his tenure at DDI. Rick will be also remembered for his tireless enthusiasm for life, his thirst for knowledge and love of sports, particularly the Thomas Jefferson High School Sports Teams, and an amazing interest in a plethora of other hobbies. He will be deeply missed by friends and family. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 4201 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 where funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held in the Monongahela Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Thomas Jefferson High School Academic and Athletic Boosters Gofundme Memorial at https://gofund.me/da406db4.

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  • December 08, 2021

    Katie Pugh

    I was honored to sit by Rick at every home Football game the last few years & most of the home basketball games. He was my son's #1 fan. He even came to watch Josie play soccer. He was so wonderfully kind to all of us. He wrote countless kind words on my Facebook page, looked out for the well being of all my kids & genuinely loved us. My heart aches for your family and the loss of one of the TJ GREATS. God Bless you Rick! May you stand up tall & walk pain free through the pearly gates & continue as our guardian angel.

  • December 06, 2021

    Alan d. SMITH

    TJ was blessed with musical talent and Rick was primo. My condolences to his family and loved ones. May sweet memories stay with you always. Alan d. SMITH

  • December 04, 2021

    Mary Cole

    Rick was a dynamic, loving member of the family who brought energy and a smile into every interaction. We'll all miss him.

  • December 04, 2021

    Sandy Braithwaite Sykes

    I will always remember Rick and his trumpet playing in high school- so talented and it was thrilling to hear him play. Sandy Braithwaite Sykes

  • December 03, 2021

    Mike Lawley

    Miss working with Rick. He'd put me through the paces and then afterward we could laugh about how crazy prepress was. Truly a good person who has meant a lot to me as a colleague, but especially a friend, during my time at DDI. My deepest sympathy to all he has touched in life. I know I am lucky to have known him. Rest in peace my friend.