William J. Frederick Sr.; 81; of Belle Vernon; died Monday; Feb. 16; 2009; in Mon Valley Hospital; Carroll Township. Born July 1; 1927; in Belle Vernon; he was the son of the late Spera and Flora (Tintori) Frederick. A lifelong resident of Belle Vernon; Mr. Frederick was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Belle Vernon and retired from Combustion Engineering in East Monongahela; where he worked as an assembler. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Frederick was a member of Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus Council No. 3026 and helped build and was a charter member of the East Belle Vernon Athletic Club. He also delivered Meals on Wheels. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law; William Jr. and Terry Frederick; of Belle Vernon; and Daniel Frederick; of Coraopolis; one daughter and son-in-law; Maria and George Farneth; of Pittsburgh; six grandchildren; Jordan and Jared Frederick; Ross Farneth; who is currently serving with the United States Air Force; and Brian; Kristina and Justin Farneth; and two sisters; Myrna Markham and Lorraine Frederick; both of South Park. He was preceded in death by his wife; Dorothy (Sweda) Frederick; and four brothers; Jordan; Roland; Roger and Raymond Frederick. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.; and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon (724-929-6183). A Prayer Service will be held Thursday; Feb. 19; at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home; followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. On Wednesday; members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of William J. Frederick Sr. at 3 p.m.; and members of Belle Vernon Knights of Columbus Council No. 3026 will conduct services at 7 p.m.; both in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of William J. Frederick Sr. to: Jubilee Soup Kitchen; 2005 Wyandotte St.; Pittsburgh; Pa. 15219. Condolences accepted for the family at the funeral home Web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com
WILLIAM J. ( BILL ) FREDERICK
BILL ROSS
EVELYN WALKER
