Obituaries by LocationRoy H. Frederick
April 13, 1932 - February 26, 2004
Roy H. Frederick, 71, of 760 South Cocalico Road, Denver, Lancaster County, died unexpectedly in his residence Thursday morning at 2:30 AM. Born in Clay Township, Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Cordelia H. (Frederick) Miller, and was the husband of Nancy J. (Hartranft) Frederick for 51 years on April 13, 2003. He was a member and former longtime trustee of Wiest’s Memorial United Methodist Church of Schoeneck, Lancaster County. Retiring in 1995, Roy was a brick and block mason for over 40 years. He had been self-employed for many years and had worked for Paul Kaufman, Denver, and Leonard & Ernie Steffy Masonry, East Earl. Frederick was a member of the Cocalico Sportsman Association, he enjoyed hunting, gardening and working on his farm in Sullivan County. Surviving in addition to his wife is a daughter, Audrey L. (Frederick), marriage
to James L. Royer, Stevens, PA; 2 grandchildren; a great-grandson; 2 sisters, Betty J. (Miller) Hackman, Ephrata, PA; and Shirley A. (Miller), marriage to Terry L. Rauser, Akron, PA; and 2 brothers, Franklin F. Miller, Stevens, PA; and Paul E., marriage to Scarlet J. (Brossman) Miller, Kleinfeltersville, PA. A brother, Walter F. Miller, preceded him in death.
A viewing will be held from our parlors on Sunday evening, February 29, 2004, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Services celebrating Roy's life will be held on Monday morning, March 1, 2004, at 10:00 AM with his pastor, The Reverend Robert A. Stippich, III, officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Memorial Park, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, PA.
Ralph T. Fritz "Schnick"
Jan. 25, 1908-Nov. 4, 2001
"Schnick"...a part of old Reamstown!
Ralph T. “Schnick” Fritz, 93, formerly of Reamstown, died Sunday morning at 8:48 AM in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Veteran’s Home, Spring City, Chester County, where he resided since August 29, 1999. Born in Reamstown, Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Mahlon B. and Minnie (Artz) Fritz. He was employed many years as a carpenter with Norm Seichrist Builder and Ray Leid Builder in the Reamstown area, and was last employed at Boose Aluminum Foundry, Reamstown. “Schnick” was an army veteran of World War II. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a longtime member of the Reamstown Athletic Association. Surviving are nieces and nephews.
"Schnick's" viewing will be held at our funeral home on Thursday, November 8, 2001, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM with the funeral beginning at 11:00 AM, Pastor Nevin R. Andes officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Union Cemetery, Reamstown.
Arthur L. Fritz
March 21, 1913 - August 14, 2002
Arthur L. Fritz, formerly of Poplar Street, Adamstown, died Wednesday, August 14, at 7:00 PM in the Denver Nursing Home, Stevens, Lancaster County. Born in Swartzville, he was a son of the late William and Sally (Lesher) Fritz. His wife, Helen C. (Boone) Fritz, died August 3, 1975. He was a self-employed painter until his retirement. Surviving is a daughter-in-law, Marlene (Wolf) Fritz, Denver; two grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. His son, Larry A. Fritz, died May 14, 1991.
Arthur's viewing will be held on Monday morning, August 19, 2002, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM from our funeral home with the ceremony beginning at 11:00 AM. The Reverend Dennis L. Trout will officiate with burial following in Muddy Creek Cemetery, Swartzville, PA.
Curtis W. Fritz
Ocober 13, 1917 - March 8, 2005
Curtis W. Fritz, 86, of 201 West Main Street, Adamstown, Lancaster County, died Tuesday evening in Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County, where he resided since September. Born Oct. 13, 1917, in Angelica, Berks County, he was a son of the late Augustus and Amanda (Fitterling) Fritz. His wife, Pauline (Koch) Ludwig Fritz, died February 22, 2004. He had worked many years as a landscaper with Slote Nursery, Angelica, and enjoyed vegetable gardening and woodworking. He is survived by a son, Curtis L., husband of Cindy (Gangaway) Fritz, Denver, PA ; 2 step-sons, William C., husband of Shirley (Rutt) Ludwig, Reamstown, PA ; and Richard A., husband of Janet (Becker) Ludwig, Denver, PA ; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Monday, March 14, 2005, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM from our parlors.
Services will begin at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 14, 2005, from Good Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Inc. of Reamstown, with The Rev. David J. Berwick officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington, BerksCounty, PA.
David L. Fritz, Sr.
June 30, 1944 - October 20, 2003
David L. Fritz, Sr., 59, of 3129 North Reading Road, Adamstown, Lancaster County, died in his residence Monday morning at 1:30 AM. He was under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County. Born in Adamstown, he was a son of the late Oliver and Anna Mary (Zimmerman) Fritz, and was the husband of Vera E. (Vaitl) Fritz. Fritz was an army veteran during the Vietnam War. He was a truck driver for 16 years with Yellow Freight, Lancaster, PA. An avid hunter and fisherman, he also enjoyed block shoots and arrowhead hunting. He was a member of the Adamstown Rod & Gun Club, a life member of the Reinholds V.F.W., member of the Cocalico Sportsman’s Association and the Gouglersville Fire Company. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, David L. Fritz, Jr., Adamstown, PA; 2 daughters, Tammy S., marriage to Gary R. Styer, Reinholds, PA; and Kristin J., marriage to Andrew Martin, Adamstown, PA; 4 grandchildren; 4 sisters, Barbara (Fritz) Keenan, Ephrata, PA; Susan (Fritz) Dietrich, Lebanon, PA; Madeline (Fritz), marriage to Allen Brendle, Denver, PA; and Jeannette (Fritz), marriage to Hershey Zimmerman, New Holland, PA; and 3 brothers, Jack Fritz, Denver, PA; James, marriage to Martha Fritz, Akron, PA; and Glenn, marriage to Geraldine Fritz, Denver, PA.
All arrangements will be private.
Mailing address for cards:
Post Office Box 806, Adamstown, PA 19501-0806
Pauline K. Fritz
February 11, 1922 - February 22, 2004
Pauline K. Fritz, 82, of 201 West Main Street, Adamstown, Lancaster County, died Sunday at 1:03 PM in Denver Nursing Home, Stevens, Lancaster County, where she was a guest since January 15, 2003. Born in Brecknock Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Fasnacht) Koch, and was the wife of Curtis W. Fritz, at home, for 51 years on May 15, 2003. Retiring in 1995, she began her career with the former Redcay Hat Factory, Adamstown, and then continued with their successor, Bollman Hat Factory, Adamstown, for a total of 35 years. Pauline enjoyed both vegetable and flower gardening. Surviving in addition to her husband are 3 sons, William C., husband of Shirley (Rutt) Ludwig, Reamstown; Richard A., husband of Janet (Becker) Ludwig, Denver, PA; and Curtis L., husband of Cindy (Gangaway) Fritz, Denver, PA; 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers, Delmar, marriage to June (Grill) Koch, Reading, PA; and William Koch, Lititz, PA. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Ludwig.
A viewing will be held from our parlors on Thursday morning, February 26, 2004, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. The service will begin at 10:00 AM with Pastor David J. Berwick officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington, Berks County, PA.
The family asks that rather than flowers you remember Pauline with contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County, Post Office Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Anna A. Fromm
December 16, 1923 - May 1, 2002
Anna A. Fromm, 78, of 354 Hill Road, Denver, Lancaster County, died Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 PM in the Ephrata Community Hospital where she was a patient for one day. Born in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, she was a daughter of the late Henry A. and Emma R. (Hartman) Burd. Her husband, George E. Fromm, died July 13, 1989. She was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed reading and writing letters of correspondence to family and friends across the country. Anna was of the Christian faith. Surviving are 3 sons, George E., Jr., husband of Elona (Trombo) Fromm, Summit Station, Schuylkill Co., PA; Larry L., husband of Phyllis (Fox) Fromm, and Henry O., husband of Susan A. (Kopp) Fromm, all of Denver, PA; 2 daughters, Betty A., wife of Larry H. Yarnell, Rogersville, TN; and Beatrice E., wife of Herbert Carter, Lancaster, PA; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Adam W., husband of Annabelle (Wagner) Burd, Denver, PA. She was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin P. Fromm, 2 grandchildren, Keesha Fromm and Henry O. Fromm Jr., and 2 sisters, Eva Kepple and Beatrice Hainly.
Anna's viewing will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2002, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM from our funeral home. The service will begin at 2:00 PM with The Reverend David T. Hinkley officiating. Anna will be buried along side her husband in Swamp Cemetery, Reinholds, PA.
The family requests that any contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, Post Office Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.
