Richard John "Dick" Hoak

Richard John “Dick” Hoak, 86, of Greensburg, died, Monday, November 9, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1939, in Jeannette, a son of the late William and Regina Torris Hoak.

Dick was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. He was a graduate of Jeannette High School and Penn State University where he was a member of the football teams. Prior to retirement, Dick was a running back and later a football coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, a playing and coaching career that spanned 45 years. Dick’s greatest priority was always his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather.

In addition to his parents and siblings, Dick was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Lynn Foster Hoak.

He is survived by his children, Kelly Shuster (Bob), of Camp Hill, Pa., Katie McMillen (Kevin), of Murrysville and Rich Hoak (Andrea), of Greensburg; his grandchildren, Michael, Jonathan and Daniel Shuster, Patrick and Paige McMillen and R.J. and Jake Hoak.

Visitation, funeral mass and interment are private. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Kepple-Graft Funeral Home, Greensburg. The Hoak Family respectfully request that no flowers be sent. Those who wish may make a donation to a charity of one’s choice. For online condolences, please visit www.kepplegraft.com.