Frank W.
Switzer, Sr., 90, Willow St., passed away Wednesday (Feb. 11, 2015) in the
Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born August
30, 1924, in Mifflintown, PA, he was a son of William E. and Mable Wright
Switzer. On Jan. 24, 1948, in Mifflintown, he married M. Vivian Gaul, who
survives. They were married 67 years.
Frank
graduated from Juniata High School, Class of 1942, and the Cincinnati College
of Mortuary Science, Class of 1947, where he graduated Cum Laude.
He was a
funeral director in Lewistown, PA, Lemoyne, PA, and since 1956 in Port
Allegany. In 1971, he took over the Gallup Funeral Home, and has
been involved with the family business ever since. He was a licensed funeral
director for 65 years.
He was a
member of the United Methodist Church of Port Allegany, a 50 year member of the
F. & A.M. Liberty Lodge 505, Port Allegany, member of Coudersport
Consistory, former member and director of the Smethport Country Club, and
member of the Couples League. He was also a former member of the Port Allegany
Exchange Club and the Port Allegany Rotary Club.
He was a
veteran of WWII, having served with the US Navy. He served aboard
several ships, and traveled in the North Atlantic and South Pacific Oceans, and
visited Russia, Belgium, Scotland and France during his tour.
Surviving
in addition to his wife, Vivian, are a son, Frank W. (Pamela) Switzer, Jr. of
Port Allegany, a daughter, Marsha V. Jordan of Mishawaka, IN; three
grandchildren, Derek (Sara) Switzer of Chevy Chase, MD, Brian (Jenna) Switzer
of Erie PA, Stacey Donica of Mishawaka, IN; and three great granddaughters,
Angelina Jordan, Mya Donica and Claire Switzer; a sister, Shirley Houtz; and
several nieces and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers, Charles, Woodrow, Jay,
Junior, Robert, Joseph Switzer and two infant brothers; 8 sisters, Mary Fesler,
Ardith Yeisley, Mildred Schmidt, Leone Potter, Jane Street, Lois Harris, Betty
Carter, and an infant sister.
Friends
will be received from 2-4 6-8 p.m. Saturday in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port
Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 15, 2015)
with Rev. Michael Culver, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and Rev. H.D.
Youngblood, Jr., co-officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port
Allegany.
Memorials
can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
I, was saddened to hear of the passing, of Frank. My friend, you were the wind, beneath my feet , when, I had my flower shop, (Falk Florist) for 38 years.He, was a perfectionist, in his profession.To, his family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. God,has gained an angel and we have lost a wonderful friend. R.I.P. Frank.
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