1909
Russell
2008
Russell W. Frey
June 30, 1909 — June 30, 2008
Mr. Russell W. Frey, age 99, of Lehighton, Pa., formerly of South Tamaqua, died Monday, June 30, 2008, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home in Lehighton, Pa. He was the husband of the late Verna L. (Snyder) Frey who died November 27, 2003.
Born in Strauss Valley, Mahoning Twp., Pa., he was the son of the late Charles & Ida (Ohl) Frey.
Russell was a member of St. Peter's Church, Mantzville, Tamaqua, Pa., A member of the West Penn Lions Club, Order of the Independent Americans, charter member of the Andreas & Mahoning Fire Companies, West Penn Gun Club charter member, and served on the committee responsible for the installation of the WWII Monument in West Penn Twp.
Russell retired from the former Kepner & Sott Shoe factory of Orwigsburg in 1988, During his working life he owned and operated his own tuck, driving for C.M. Breiner.
He is survived by his:
Two Sons:Woodrow R. Frey and his wife Helen of Lehighton, Pa.
Chester C.J. Frey nd his wife Pauline of Lehighton, Pa.
Two Sisters:
Carrie (Frey) Stewart of Lehighton, Pa.
Mertyle (Frey) Creitz of Lehighton, Pa.
Seven Brothers:
William Frey of Tamaqua, Pa.
Dr., Harold Frey of Berkley, Calif.
Donald Frey of Levitown, Pa.
Charles Frey, Jr. of Hain City, Fla.
Kermit Frey of Yardley, Pa.
Norwood Frey of Lehighton, Pa.
Marlin Frey of Lehighton, Pa.
Eight grandchildren
Twenty Three great-grandchildren
Nine great-great-grandchild
Preceded in death by his wife; and two brothers, Paul and Nevin Frye and a step mother Mary J. (Kistler) Frey.
Calling Hours: Saturday July 5, 2008 from 9 to 11:00 A.M. From the Robert S Nester F.H., Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike Route #309 New Ringgold, Pa. 17960
Funeral Service: Saturday July 5, 2008 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home with the Rev. Rodney W. Wells and Rev. Russell Heintzelman officiating.
Interment St. Peter's Church Cemetery Tamaqua, Pa.
Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..
Memorials to St. Peter's Church Building Fund 184 St. Peter's Church Road tamaqua, Pa. 18252
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born in Strauss Valley, Mahoning Twp., Pa., he was the son of the late Charles & Ida (Ohl) Frey.
Russell was a member of St. Peter's Church, Mantzville, Tamaqua, Pa., A member of the West Penn Lions Club, Order of the Independent Americans, charter member of the Andreas & Mahoning Fire Companies, West Penn Gun Club charter member, and served on the committee responsible for the installation of the WWII Monument in West Penn Twp.
Russell retired from the former Kepner & Sott Shoe factory of Orwigsburg in 1988, During his working life he owned and operated his own tuck, driving for C.M. Breiner.
He is survived by his:
Two Sons:Woodrow R. Frey and his wife Helen of Lehighton, Pa.
Chester C.J. Frey nd his wife Pauline of Lehighton, Pa.
Two Sisters:
Carrie (Frey) Stewart of Lehighton, Pa.
Mertyle (Frey) Creitz of Lehighton, Pa.
Seven Brothers:
William Frey of Tamaqua, Pa.
Dr., Harold Frey of Berkley, Calif.
Donald Frey of Levitown, Pa.
Charles Frey, Jr. of Hain City, Fla.
Kermit Frey of Yardley, Pa.
Norwood Frey of Lehighton, Pa.
Marlin Frey of Lehighton, Pa.
Eight grandchildren
Twenty Three great-grandchildren
Nine great-great-grandchild
Preceded in death by his wife; and two brothers, Paul and Nevin Frye and a step mother Mary J. (Kistler) Frey.
Calling Hours: Saturday July 5, 2008 from 9 to 11:00 A.M. From the Robert S Nester F.H., Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike Route #309 New Ringgold, Pa. 17960
Funeral Service: Saturday July 5, 2008 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home with the Rev. Rodney W. Wells and Rev. Russell Heintzelman officiating.
Interment St. Peter's Church Cemetery Tamaqua, Pa.
Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..
Memorials to St. Peter's Church Building Fund 184 St. Peter's Church Road tamaqua, Pa. 18252
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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