Pauline H. Fritz, 87, a resident of Pinecrest Manor and formerly of Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Pinecrest Manor after a brief illness.
She was born July 24, 1924 in St. Marys, daughter of the late John A. C. and A. Bertha Weinzierl Herzing. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Class of 1941. She had worked in the family business, Hal Fritz Piano Company, for many years.
On September 5, 1949, in the St. Mary’s Church, she married Harold J. “Hal” Fritz who passed away on October 23, 1996.
Surviving are two daughters, Paula Fritz Eddy (Richard) of St. Marys, Pamela O’Leary (Rob) of St. Marys; and one son, Fred Fritz (Marie) of St. Marys. She is also survived by six grandchildren, John Fritz, Luke Fritz, Charlie O’Leary, Madelyn O’Leary, Connor O’Leary, Monica Eddy, a step granddaughter, Robin Bolte and two step great grandchildren. Surviving are two sisters, Hyacinth “Hy” Dauer of St. Marys, Bernice Lecker of St. Marys; and one brother, Kenneth M. Herzing (Mary Lou) of St. Marys; and by two sisters-in-law, Virginia Herzing of St. Marys and Loretta Herzing of St. Marys.
Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son, Frank Fritz who died on April 30, 2003. She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Scholastica “Sis” Weidenboerner, Valerie Lambert, Audrey Skiba, and Faith Holben; and by two brothers; Aurelius J. Herzing and John G. Herzing.
Mrs. Fritz was a member of the St. Mary’s Church, a 50 year member of the C.D. of A., a member of the Golden Grads and she enjoyed playing cards.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St. Mary’s Church on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Noon, with the Rev. Meinrad Lawson OSB, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Visitation is at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
Memorials, if desired, can be made to the Hal and Pauline Fritz Family Fund, c/o Elk County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 934, Saint Marys, PA 15857 or to the Pinecrest Manor, 763 Johnsonburg, Road, Saint Marys, PA 15857 or to a favorite charity.