Robert Freed

Robert A. Freed, 85, formerly of Big Beaver, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in Grove Manor Nursing Home, Grove City, PA.

Born Oct. 16, 1923, in Big Beaver, he was a son of the late J. Don and Emma McClurg Freed. He was a U. S. Army, World War II veteran having served in the European Theater of Operation-Infantry. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox Tubular Products in the hot finish department. He was a charter member the Big Beaver Volunteer Fire Department and active for 46 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys A. Freed, in 2007; a brother, Jack Freed, and a sister, Ida Gropp.

Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Alan R. and Kim Freed, Chantilly, VA; Donald R. and Lindy Freed, Adena, OH, and Thomas R. and Darla Freed, Stoneboro, PA; four grandchildren, Nathaniel and Lindsay Freed, Mrs. Dave (Sharon) King, and Carrie Freed, and four great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the HILL & KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801 Fourth Ave., College Hill, Beaver Falls, where a service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Pastor Greg Cox will officiate.

Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Big Beaver.

Military honors will be conducted by the Beaver County Special Unit on Saturday at 11:45 a.m. in Grandview Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Big Beaver Volunteer Fire Department, 114 Forrest Drive, Darlington, PA 16115.