Lisa Jean (Fedorko) Richards, 58, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Saturday, May 30th, 2026, peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 5th, 1968, in Martins Ferry, OH. 

A lifelong resident of Martins Ferry, Lisa graduated in 1986 from Martins Ferry High School. She was a proud Purple Rider. She held various roles and positions throughout her working career, most recently with Cracker Barrel in St. Clairsville, OH, and the Shadyside Public Library in Shadyside, OH. A firm believer in Christ, Lisa was an active member within her home parish of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Brookside, OH. Lisa was an avid bookworm, and enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family. She was widely known as a friendly and welcoming presence, and she did not know a stranger.

She was preceded in death by her parents James “Jim” and Viola “Vi” McGee and John Fedorko, and brother Jonathan “Jay” Fedorko.

Lisa was survived by her husband of 28 years, Harry Richards; son Jacob Richards; in-laws, Ron and Janice Richards; siblings, William “Bill” Fedorko, Daina Wasserstrom, James “Jimmy” McGee; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and family members.

Visitors will be received from 3pm to 7pm, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Bridgeport, Ohio 43912.  The funeral service will be held Thursday, June 4th, at 11AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56381 National Road, Bridgeport, Ohio 43912 with Pastor Nancy DeStefano officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Lisa’s name to The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute at https://giveto.osu.edu/makeagift/details/314420 for treatment research and to raise awareness for glioblastoma.