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Frederick J. Mildrew | 80
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Frederick J. “Fred” Mildrew, 80, formerly of St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly after a short battle with cancer at his residence at 957 Susquehanna TRL, Watsontown, PA 17777.
Fred was born June 19, 1944, in St. Marys, son of the late Frederick A. and Dorothy Faye (Reed) Mildrew. He was a lifelong resident of the area until he and his wife moved to be closer to family. He was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1962, and worked in sales for Stackpole Carbon and Keystone Carbon. Following his employment at Keystone, Fred worked for Burkes Ace, where he retired in 2017.
On May 3, 1969, at Queen of the World Church, Fred married the love of his life, Constance “Connie” Krug, who survives. They were blessed to share fifty-five years of marriage.
In addition to his loving wife, Fred is survived by three daughters: Michelle Poore (Louis) of Townsend, GA, Kim Gerber (Dave) of Fairview, PA, and Dr. Lori Mildrew (Dr. Tristan Wilhelm) of Lewisburg, PA; six grandchildren: Taylor and Nicholas Poore, Katie and Kristie Gerber, and Tanner and Camden Wilhelm; a brother, Bruce Mildrew (Nancy) of St. Marys; a sister-in-law, Jean Welton of St. Marys; a brother-in-law, Steve Krug (Helen) of St. Marys; and many nieces and nephews.
During his time in St. Marys, Fred was a committed and active member to his community. He was a member and president of the School Board at Elk County Christian High School as well the secretary and treasurer of Benzinger Township Camp Owners Association. He had a passion for running and coached Jr. High Track and Field at ECCHS. He was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Lewisburg. Fred was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and just being outdoors.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Queen of the World Church at 10:00am on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 8:15-9:40am.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD, 21741.
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My sympathy and prayers are with you, Connie and family.
Connie, Bruce and All Fred’s loved one, sending our condolences. May God’s strength, comfort and peace rest upon you!
With our sympathies,
All of us at JM DeLullo Stone Sales
Sending our sympathies to Bruce, Connie, and all Fred’s loved ones. May Gods peace, strength and comfort rest upon all of you.
Our condolences,
From All @ JM DeLullo Stone Sales
Connie and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. He was always so kind and considerate. My deepests condolences to all of you. Rest in Peace Fred.
Connie
So sorry to hear you lost Fred. My heart goes out to you. Take care and know that your friends are caring and praying for you and your family.
Barb
Connie and Family, I’m so sorry for the passing of Fred. May memories comfort you during this time of sorrow!
Connie, I’m so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fred was such a wonderful man.
Lori, Tristan and boys we are so so sorry to hear of this news. Our hearts go out to you guys. We will say some extra prayers for you all.
Sending prayers to you and the girls…..may your memories bring you comfort.
Our deepest sympathies on your loss, we will miss Fred and his quiet ways. The world is a poorer place without him.
Connie – Words can not express our sorrow.
Connie and Family, I am heartbroken for you and hope you know how much you are loved and how much I loved Fred. He was a wonderful man and I feel blessed to have known him and to call him family. May your sorrow be comforted by your many happy memories of your time with Fred.
Sending sincere sympathy and prayers to you and yours.
Our sincere condolences to your family on the death of Fred. We remember him as a good man. He is in God’s hands now. What better place to be.
Connie, Kim, Dave, Kristie and Katie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I can’t imagine how much you miss Fred. Hold the memories of happy times close in your heart.
Love, Sue and Rob
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. He obviously was a great man knowing the awesome children he helped raise.
Doug and I are so sorry for your loss
Hugs and Prayers.
Connie and Girls:
Sending Deepest Sympathy and prayers to you and your families.
So very sorry to hear this news. God Bless you during this difficult time. Hang on to the memories.
I’m so very sorry for your loss Connie and family.
Connie, Thinking of you with sympathy and praying for peace and comfort for your family.
My sympathies
Connie & family,
Sending love and prayers to you all!
Remembering Fred for the funny and sweet person he was!
We are so very sorry.
Connie, I am so sorry to hear about Fred’s passing. I liked working with him at Burkes. You and the girls are in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Hope you and your family are ok.
Lifting Fred’s family & friends in prayer during their time of loss. Fred was a wonderful man.
Lori – I am sorry for your loss. I fondly remember him from the many softball games we played together a lifetime ago. Prayers are with you and your family