Richard C. Iltis - Age 65 - of Empire, Ohio passed away suddenly Sunday - June 12, 2005 at the Trinity Medical Center - West Steubenville.He was born August 27, 1939 in Lavonia, Michigan the son of the late Richard Charles and Phyllis Black Iltis.Richard is a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church - County Road 68 - Toronto.He is also a member of the following: Empire, Ohio Volunteer Fire Dept. / Social member Knoxville Volunteer Fire Dept. / Steel Valley Antique Car Club of Steubenville. He is a graduate of the Bentley High School of Farmington, Michigan.Richard is retired from the former Hess Cartage Co. of Michigan and the Weldon Trucking Co. of Mingo Jct., OhioHis survivors are:Wife: Janet Nichols Iltis of the home2 Sons: Tod G. Iltis and wife Valeria of Folsom, California Timothy C. Iltis and wife Jackie of Powderly, Texas3 Granddaughters3 Grandsons1 Great-grandsonFriends and family will gather for visitation Wednesday 7-9 P.M. and also Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. at the Clarke Funeral Home - 302 Main St. - Toronto. 740-537-1234 or 800-588-1446.A funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday June 17, 2005 at the funeral home with Rev. Frank Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at the Sugar Grove Cemetery - County Road 68 near Empire.