Richard F. Gough's Obituary
At five o’clock last evening, Richard Gough, one of our best known citizens, died at the home of Mrs. John Gough, on North Pine street, after a lingering illness, aged forty years.
Mr. Gough was born at Beaver Meadow and was a son of the late Peter Gough, of Jeanesville [sic, probably modern-day Jeanville]. He was also a brother of the late John Gough, of this place. In early life he went to Philadelphia and there learned the trade of a tailor. About twenty-three years ago he came here where he has resided ever since, following his trade. He leaves a wife and one son who reside in Philadelphia. Mr. Gough had many excellent traits of character and gained a large number of warm friends here and in the vicinity who will hear of his death with the greatest regret. The funeral will take place at half past two o’clock tomorrow afternoon. Services will be held in St. Gabriel’s church and the interment will be in St. Gabriel’s cemetery. (Hazleton Sentinel, Monday, 12 Jan 1885, page unknown)