Francis K. Schrott

Schrott – Francis K., “Frank”, also known as “Sonny” to his family and childhood friends, 87, Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on December 1, 1928 in Reading Mines, Somerset County, PA, son of Francis E. and Catherine A. (Betts) Schrott. Preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife, Ann (Ramach) Schrott; 2nd wife, Frederica I. (Giles) Schrott and a sister, Sister Monica E. Schrott. He is survived by his loving children, David W. Sr., Lancaster, PA, Matthew P., Geistown Borough, Frances B. Figard, Windber, and Catherine R., wife of Edgar O. Begazo, Columbus, OH; grandchildren, David Jr., Anna, Lydia, Seth, and Sara, Therese, Nathaniel, Patricia and Monica; 11 great grandchildren, and a sister, LaVerne Schrott, Johnstown. Frank was a 1944 graduate of Johnstown High School. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War with the 101st Airborne “Screaming Eagles”. Frank received the Good Conduct; National Defense, Korean Service, and the United Nations Service medals. Frank retired from Bethlehem Steel after 37 years of service. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and the Menoher Post #155 V.F.W. Frank enjoyed building model planes and trains, fishing and watching the Steelers and NASCAR. He loved gardening and will be remembered for starting his vegetables by seed indoors. Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. on Friday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, where Vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Geistown, Fr. David S. Peles, Pastor. Committal will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Geistown with military rites conducted by Menoher Post #155 VFW Ritual Team. The family suggests contributions be directed to St. Benedict Catholic Church, 2310 Bedford Street, Johnstown, PA 15904 in memory of Francis. On line condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.