Individual Notes

Note for: Christina Lessig, OCT 1780 - 15 FEB 1848 Index

Burial:
Place: Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Muncy Creek Twp, Lycoming, PA

Individual Notes

Note for: Caroline Frantz, 22 DEC 1845 - 27 SEP 1871 Index

Burial:
Place: Webster Cemetery, Hughesville, Lycoming, PA

Individual Notes

Note for: Christianna Frantz, 15 NOV 1840 - 29 APR 1851 Index

Burial:
Place: Huntersville Trinity Cemetery, Mill Creek Twp, Lycoming, PA

Individual Notes

Note for: Mary Elizabeth Klees, 2 NOV 1840 - 7 JAN 1916 Index

Burial:
Place: Webster Cemetery, Huntersville, Lycoming Co., PA

Individual Notes

Note for: John Houseknecht, 19 JUN 1766 - 3 NOV 1844 Index

Burial:
Place: Moreland Lutheran Cemetery, Moreland Twp., Lycoming County, P
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Individual Notes

Note for: Elizabeth Poust, 6 AUG 1816 - Index

Burial:
Place: Moreland Lutheran Cemetery, Moreland Twp, Lycoming, PA

Individual Notes

Note for: Matthew R. Rademaker, 2 SEP 1971 - Index

Education:
     Place:   Associate's Degree, Illinois Central College

Occupation:
     Place:   Rademaker Construction, Inc.

Event:
     Type:   Hobbies
     Place:   Volunteer Firefighter, hunting, biking, fishing, boating

Individual Notes

Note for: Henry Franklin Frey, 28 JUN 1928 - 19 MAY 2001 Index

Education:
     Place:   University of Pittsburgh

Occupation:
     Place:   Lycoming County Commissioner

Burial:
     Place:   St. James Lutheran "White Church" Cemetery, Muncy Twp., Lycoming, PA

Individual Note:
     Williamsport Sun-Gazette Obituary May 22, 2001
Henry F. Frey, Former County Commissioner
        Henry F. Frey, 72, well-known local businessman and Lycoming County Commissioner, passed away on May 19, 2001, at his farm in Muncy Township. Born in Williamsport June 30, 1928, he was a graduate of Williamsport High School and the University of Pittsburgh.
        His father, Milo Frey, deceased, was proprietor of Milo's BarBQ, a Williamsport institution during the 1950's and 60's. His mother, Fern Doebler, the former Fern May of Wallis Run, survives him. An active gardener, she resides in Loyalsock Township.
        His first wife, Doris Spotts of South Williamsport, died in 1984. Henry's three children reside in the county: Henry Frey, Jr., of South Williamsport, Eric Frey of Duboistown and Amy Gerney of Hughesville. There are 8 grandchildren. In addition to his mother, children and grandchildren, Henry is survived by his brother, Milo Harold Frey of Muncy and by his second wife, Linda Stein.
        Frey's business experience included the establishment of Frey's Commissary which prepares Meals on Wheels for senior citizens and is run by his son, Henry Jr. The Commissary was preceded by the food concession at the Sylvania Plant during the 1960's when the entire family worked together to run the cafeteria. In the 1980's Frey built and operated two popular roller skating rinks in Montoursville and Williamsport.
        Frey was best known in his role as a six-term Lycoming County Commissioner. He was regarded as a visionary in community improvement, economic development and natural resource conservation.
        He was Chairman of the Lycoming County Republican Party and promoted political excellence over many years.
        Beginning in the 1960's Frey recognized the need for professional management of County government, which did not exist at that time. Under his leadership, patronage was abolished, the position of Director of Administration was established, the first personnel policies were developed and financial control and budgeting procedures were put in place.
        Frey contributed greatly to establishing Lycoming County Government's fiscal health. His understanding of accounting and business management established a sound fiscal foundation for the county to this day.
        He was a strong advocate of public planning. In the mid 1960's he initiated the formation of the Lycoming County Planning Commission. He was appointed by the Governor to the PA State Planning Board. He was instrumental in the development and local acceptance of the County Zoning Ordinance, one of the few County-level zoning ordinances in the State, helping rural municipalities manage their growth.
        In the 1970's, Commissioner Frey saw the need to consolidate public safety functions and spearheaded the formation of the County Department of Emergency Services encompassing civil defense, emergency management and medical and hazardous materials planning services. Under his leadership the 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch Center was established, one of the first in the state. After the 1972 Agnes Flood, Frey directed the formation of a Flood Warning System comprising volunteer observers.
        Henry's impact was unmistakable in community and economic development. During the 1970's Frey pioneered and established the use of prisoners to assist in community projects such as housing and parks. During the 1990's he led the formation of the Lycoming County Water and Sewer Authority. He negotiated the deal to organize the Montoursville Regional Sewer System Partnership.
        He was President of the Lycoming County Prison Board for several terms and led the establishment of the Work Release Program.
        Henry's leadership extended beyond the county borders. He helped organize and served as President of the Susquehanna Economic Development Association, later known as SEDA Council of Governments. Under his leadership the landfill in Allenwood was established. Here, Henry mobilized a plan to develop a six-county landfill and recycling center.
        Frey was a founding member of the North Central PA Conservancy. His political support helped to secure the state commitment to develop the 62-mile Pine Creek Rail Trail. He was a Director on the County Conservation Board for many years. Henry was also instrumental in the establishment of the Lycoming County Agricultural Land Preservation Board.
        Frey's dedication to community life was recognized when he was appointed to the Williamsport-Lycoming Foundation Board. He was subsequently selected by the Foundation to receive the 2001 Community Award.
        Trees were his great passion. At his farm, Henry's tree-planting activity was a familiar site to passersby. A strong advocate of forest resource management, he practiced his beliefs by planting thousands of walnut and other hardwoods. He and his wife Linda traveled on tours of Germany and France to study the hardwood forests there.
        He was a Life Member of the Texas Blockhouse Fish and Game Club, an important gathering place for his family over many years.
        A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 at the Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine St., Williamsport, with the Rev. George E. Doran, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Hughesville, officiating. Following the service, friends will be received at the Peter Herdic House, 407 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, until 5:30 p.m. Burial was in the White Church Cemetery.
        Arrangements are being handled by Wallis-Grenoble's, 121 S. Main St., Muncy.

Williamsport Sun-Gazette Editorial October 5, 2001

True Visionaries Honored At Foundation Dinner
        If you judge a community by the people who help shape it, Lycoming County is privileged.
        The proof of that was obvious at the Williamsport-Lycoming Foundation's 11th annual awards dinner Wednesday night.
        Simply put, true visionaries were honored at this dinner.
        The foundation honored former Lycoming County Commissioner Henry F. Frey Sr. posthumously. Frey is recognized as the "architect" of what Lycoming County government is today, having been a prime mover in creation of the county communications system, its landfill system and other operations that are taken for granted.
        They were cutting edge ideas that Henry Frey breathed life into, just as the noted conservationist gave life to the hundreds of trees he planted each year on his 200-acre farm in Wolf Township.

Individual Notes

Note for: William Andrew "Andy" Creek, 25 JUL 1965 - Index

Education:
     Place:   B.S. Degree

Occupation:
     Place:   Supervisor of Education

Event:
     Type:   Hobbies
     Place:   Golf, Guitar

Individual Notes

Note for: Andrea D. Notary, 5 OCT 1971 - Index

Occupation:
     Place:   Travel Agent

Event:
     Type:   Hobbies
     Place:   Travel, School, Kids