Mr. Richard Lynn “Rick” Spohn, 71, beloved husband of Peggy Guthrie Spohn and a resident of Onley, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parksley.
Born Aug. 28, 1953, in Sharon, Pa., and raised in Masury, Ohio, he was the son of the late John William Spohn Sr. and Ella Nora Jewel Spohn.
After graduating from high school, Rick attended Slippery Rock University before transferring to Old Dominion University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a focus on English. He dedicated 15 years to teaching in both private and public middle and high schools across Virginia and Maryland.
A passionate singer, Rick was a former member of the Eastern Shore Madrigals. He also had a love for writing short stories and poems and was a published author.
In addition to his wife of 27 years, he is survived by his children, Derek Spohn, of Norfolk, Elizabeth Spohn, of Virginia Beach, and Shari Buchanan and her husband, Devin, of Illinois; his sister, Nora Humphrey, of Sharon; his grandchildren, Nova, Declan, Damien, and Kaylee Buchanan, and Anastasia Spohn; and several nieces and nephews and their families.
Other than his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Tim Alan Spohn, Edward Leroy Spohn, David Wayne Spohn, and John William Spohn Jr.
To honor his wishes, no public service will be held.
Memory tributes may be shared with the family at
www.williamsfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.
