Trenda Carol Richards, 53 of Bellwood passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born in Altoona on March 12, 1971, the daughter of the late Christopher and Madelyn (Fleck) Richards. She is survived by a special companion: Phil Johnson; two brothers: Chris (Jill) and Dave (Joan) Richards; nieces and nephews: Matt, Krista, Katelyn, Courtney, Travis, Valerie, and Ashley; numerous great-nieces and nephews; an aunt: Mary Thompson; and two cousins: Dixie Parsons and Jackie Burns.

She was a 1989 graduate of Tyrone Area High School and a 1993 graduate of the Altoona Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her Registered Nurse's License. She worked as an RN at many hospitals as well as doing travel nursing. She was also a member of the Nurses Association.

Trenda loved reading and doing crossword puzzles. She also liked watching the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Penn State football. She enjoyed spending time with Phil and her family.

An 11 am funeral service for Trenda Carol Richards will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc. with Pastor Todd Templeton officiating. Friends will be received on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the funeral home from 5-8 pm and on Wednesday from 10 am until the time of service. Private interment will be held at Logan Valley Cemetery.