CUMBERLAND – Richard Gary Wolford, Sr., 81, of Cumberland, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland. Born on November 4, 1940, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Clyde and Bernice (Bowden) Wolford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Wolford; and special uncle, Bill Bowden. Gary was a 1958 graduate of Fort Hill High School. He attended Cresaptown United Methodist Church, and served as an usher. He was in the United States Army Reserves, stationed in Fort Knox, KY. Gary worked at PPG, and later went to work at Allegany County 911, where he retired in 2003. He was a member of Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department for 21 years, where he served as a chief and trustee. At a young age, Gary fell in love with the sport of baseball. He excelled at the position of catcher, playing for the Fort Hill Sentinels. He enjoyed attending his sons' as well as grandchildren's activities, including sports. He was a big Georgia Bulldogs fan. He is survived by his brother, Fred Wolford; sons, Rick Wolford and wife Debi, Randy Wolford and wife Jennifer; special companion, Carol Moore; grandchildren, Madison Wolford and wife Rachel, Makenzy Wolford, Jackson Wolford; step-grandchildren, Jason McKenzie and wife Angie, and Jennifer Combs and husband Brandon, great-grandson, Benjamin Richard Wolford; and step great-daughters, Aleka Che', Lillie, Taylor, Maleea, and Kendall. Family and friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. 15205 McMullen Hwy SW, Cresaptown, on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at Cresaptown United Methodist Church, 14805 McMullen Hwy SW, Cresaptown, on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Patrick Buhrman and Rev. Bruce McBride officiating. Family and friends will be received at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in Madley Cemetery, Buffalo Mills, PA. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Cresaptown United Methodist Church. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ScarpelliFH.com