Age 88, of O’Hara Township passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Frank is survived by his loving wife of +57 years Alice Rose (Drapela), his son Joseph and many nieces and nephews.
Frank was predeceased by his parents and siblings Joanne, Helen, Theresa, Michael and Vincent.
Frank’s life adventure started by enlisting in the Army. After serving his country, Frank attended Connelly Trade School in the Hill District. This vocational education resulted in a +35 year career in the special projects department at National Apartment Leasing Company.
Family vacations were road trips for camping in PA state parks or visiting Sea World, King’s Island and other amusement parks.
Frank enjoyed a mixture of hobbies including searching for buried treasure with his metal detector, volunteering at Parkview VFD and re-landscaping the yard with a variety of fruit trees. However, Frank’s true love was searching yard sales and flea markets for collectible goodies worthy of Antiques Roadshow. Frank could be found buying and selling tools at car shows in the tri-state area during the summer.
Frank read the Bible almost daily and he was always happy to discuss scripture. “Like all mortals gone before him, he is in the grave awaiting the promised resurrection”.
Arrangements entrusted to Slate Funeral Home in Sharpsburg, PA.
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