Raymond S. Frey, 84, of Hellertown, formerly of Allentown and Coudersport, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 in Easton. He was the husband of Jean G. (Skelding) Frey of Bethlehem. He was born in Catasauqua on Aug. 23, 1932 to the late Malcolm and Beatrice (Angelstein) Frey. Raymond served our country faithfully in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as a foreman at RJ Skelding Electric, Allentown, from 1965 to 1992. After his active duty concluded, Raymond served in the U.S. Naval Reserves for 20-plus years. He was a 32nd Degree Mason of AASR Eulalia Masonic Lodge 342 F&AM, Coudersport. He was a life member and past commander of Austin VFW Post #7810 and a member of American Legion Post #872. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Raymond was an avid hunter and gardener.
SURVIVORS
In addition to his wife; sons: Jonathan W. Frey (Amy S.) of Hellertown, Mark J. Steffen of West Chester, N.Y.; brother: Rodney Frey of Seaford, Del.; grandchildren: Shane, Chris, Russell and Ella. He was predeceased by sisters: Shirley, Helen and Joyce.
SERVICE
Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The calling hour will be followed by a F&AM service, which will be followed by a prayer service at 8 p.m. A private interment with military honors will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 617 Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.
