Richard William “Dick” Tipton, 79, of Bridgeport, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at WVU Wheeling Hospital.

He was born June 24, 1947, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late John William Tipton and Betty Jane Howell Tipton.

Dick retired as Vice President of Belmont Savings Bank after more than 30 years of dedicated service. During his retirement, he continued serving others through his work with Toothman Funeral Home, where he worked for 16 years.

A 1965 graduate of St. Clairsville High School, Dick excelled in athletics and remained a devoted supporter of sports throughout his life. He later graduated from West Liberty State College. He played baseball for Maynard in the Ohio Valley Baseball League, enjoyed golfing with friends, and rarely missed an opportunity to attend St. Clairsville Red Devil athletic events.

Dick was deeply committed to his community. He served as assistant chief of the St. Clairsville Volunteer Fire Department and was involved with Habitat for Humanity. He was a member of the St. Clairsville Jaycees, Bellaire-Shadyside Rotary Club, Lions Club and Saints Club.

His faith was an important part of his life. Dick was a lifelong member of Thoburn United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees and faithfully served as an usher for more than 40 years.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Carrie Graham Tipton.

He is survived by his wife, Penny Jo Nichols Tipton; his children, Jason Tipton and Melissa (Jim) Dombeck; stepdaughter, Nicole Sampson; brother, John Alan “Al” Tipton; grandchildren, Joshua Tipton and Niko Sampson; and great grandchildren, Malachi and Benjamin Tipton.

Family and friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio, on Friday, August 28th from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m., with Rev. Tom Jones officiating. Private burial in Holly Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Saints Club, Thoburn United Methodist Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.