Elmer E. "Gomer" Frey, Jr

Passed 2/5/2011

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Obituary For Elmer E. "Gomer" Frey, Jr

Elmer E. “Gomer”  Frey, Jr., 59, of  Wintersville, Ohio died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Lancia Villa Royale. He was born August 23, 1951 in Steubenville. He was an employee of the former Phil’s Auto Store in Wintersville and currently assistant manager of Sears Automotive. Gomer was a trustee of Wintersville American Legion Post 557; former member of Wintersville Jaycees and served in the Army during the Viet Nam War. Preceding Gomer in death were his father Elmer E. Frey, Sr. and daughter Andrea Michelle Frey.He was a loving husband, father & grandfather and is survived by his wife Darlene Ruth Davis Frey whom he married on August 24, 1973; daughter Amy Frey Ward and her fiancé Brian Fray of Bloomingdale; mother Ida Mae Rogers Frey of Steubenville; granddaughter Camryn Andrea Fray of Bloomingdale; three brothers Norman (Brenda) Frey & James (Kathy) Frey both of Wintersville  and John (Joyce) Frey of Bloomingdale;  two sisters Nancy (Ray) Wahley of  N. Ridgeville, OH & Robin (Robert) Hoover of Steubenville; many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Monday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. where services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday with Rudy Puskarich officiating. Private burial.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Darlene, You have my deepest sympathy. I remember the good old days at the Fountain and how much everyone enjoyed working with you and Elmer.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Darlene & family, So sorry for your loss. Don & I are in Florida with Gary & Phyllis or we would be there for you. It was a great shock to all of us. We'll keep you in our prayers. All our love. Don & Dianna

  • 09/03/2024

    My thoughts are with you.So very sorry for your loss.

  • 09/03/2024

    Amy and Darlene, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my prayers

  • 09/03/2024

    Darlene,Jim,Robin and family. I`m so sorry to hear of Gomers passing,we had alot of good times at Phil`s Auto. He was a great guy and my heart hurts for you all. Be strong Toot

  • 09/03/2024

    Ida Mae and Norman, Nancy, John, Jim & Robin ... so sorry to hear about Gomer's passing. You have my heartfelt sympathy. I know you will always miss your wonderful son/brother.

  • 09/03/2024

    from the bigler and shepherd family what a shock. i knew elmer growing up at fernwood hill. we once skated on the back lake, swam there, went to movies in steubenville as a group. just met up with him two years ago in steubenville. so glad i got to meet him as an adult. so sorry. kathy bigler shepherd

  • 09/03/2024

    I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Please know you are in my prayers during this time

  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Darlene,Amy and Frey Family, We're sorry to hear about Gomers passing. We send our deepest sympathy. Please let us know if we can be of any help to you.

  • 09/03/2024

    I was so sorry to hear about Elmer's passing. Please know that I hold warm and happy memories for such a beautiful person and my thoughts are with you during this sad time. He was a wonderful co-worker and friend.

  • 09/03/2024

    Darlene and family, So sorry to hear about Elmer. I have alot of good memories of Elmer. He was always there for Jerry in many ways. Elmer was a very good person.

  • 09/03/2024

    Darlene Sorry to hear of your loss. It has been a long hard strugle my thoughts are with you take care. Betty

  • 09/03/2024

    Darlene, We were sorry to hear about Elmer. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Norm and Brenda and family, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. My thought and prayers are with all of you at this time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Darlene and Amy, We are so sorry to hear about Elmer. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. The Dailey Family

  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Family, I am very sorry to hear of Elmer's passing. I worked with him. I enjoyed his humor and caring personality. He will be missed. You have my deepest sympathy.

  • 09/03/2024

    So sorry for your loss. Elmer will be sadly missed. Sharon Dobzynski Hibbits (A former Phil's Auto employee)

  • 09/03/2024

    Elmer, May God hold you now brother. We will miss you. Dan

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