Richard Cummings Richard Cummings, 59, of Emmaus, passed away Feb. 16, 2009 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was born in Burlington, VT and raised in Newark, NJ to the late John W. and Catherine (Robar) Cummings. He resided in the Lehigh Valley since 1973. He honorably served his country in the Army. He was employed by Colonial Crest in Emmaus. He was a strong, generous loving man with a great sense of humor and a heart of gold. Survivors: Brother, John W. Cummings; Sisters, Lois wife of Maurice Cuocci, Barbara wife of Robert Shirk, and Lee wife of Louie Zarro; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary C. Smith. Services: Private. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is in charge of arrangements.