Richard Olexa; 52; of Jefferson Township; Perryopolis R.D.; died Wednesday; Dec. 19; 2001; in the emergency room of Mon Valley Hospital. He was born Feb. 13; 1949; in North Charleroi; a son of George P. and Anna Bell Burnworth Olexa. He is survived by brothers Michael Olexa and Joseph Olexa of Jefferson Township; and Raymond Olexa of Monessen; sisters Mary Ann Matway of Greensburg; Rose Lewis of Jefferson Township and Burnadette Joseph of Bitner. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC.; 334 Main Street; Fayette City; on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday until 11:30 a.m. when a blessing service will take place with the Rev. Father Leonard McAlpin officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.