Robert F. Fritz

Robert F. Fritz
Chippewa Township
Robert F. Fritz, 77, of Chippewa Township, died Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in the Providence Care Center.
Born August 16, 1938 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Louis T. and Margaret Ellen Stingle Fritz. He has been a member of the former First United Methodist Church in Beaver Falls and had been attending the College Hill United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School, Class of 1956 and had been in the U.S. Army Reserves. He had been a staff photographer for the former News Tribune where he had received several awards in state and local contests while employed there. He won first place in 1963 in the Pittsburgh Press Photographic Association. He retired from Armstrong World Industries facility in Beaver Falls. He was an amateur ham radio operator for 60 years and was a member of the AAA amateur radio operators association, his call letters were W3YOU. A Mason, he was a lifelong member of the Parian Lodge No. 662.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James L. Fritz.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sondra Rimbey Fritz, his son Timothy Robert Fritz ( Lori Zarillo ), his grandson, Tanner Robert Fritz, all of Chippewa Township, and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the College Hill United Methodist Church, 33rd Street and 8th Avenue, with his pastor, Rev. Larry A. Reitz officiating. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to College Hill United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 313, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 or to American Diabetes Association, 1000 West Station Square Drive, Suite 1900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Sondie and Tim would like to thank their family and friends for all of their prayers and support for Bob; and they would also like to thank the Providence Care Center for their care and support.
Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, www.hillandkunselman.com., 3801 Fourth Avenue, College Hill, Beaver Falls, was in charge of arrangements.