Howard J. Fray, Sr., 89, of Wintersville, Ohio died Friday, May 7, 2010 at Trinity West. He was born June 13, 1920 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Charles and Theresa Kirsteen Fray. Howard retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a welder in the steel works. He was a WW II veteran serving in the Army. Howard was a member of Weirton VFW, Unionport Masonic Lodge #333, Scottish Rite Valley of Steubenville, Steubenville Shrine Club and Weirton Steel 25 year Club. Preceding Howard in death were his wife Marjorie R. Fix Fray; two grandchildren Howard Fray III and Tonya Mae Fray; two brothers Fred and Charles Fray, Jr. and three sisters Leona Turnbull, Mary Louise Senetra and Jessie Marshall. Surviving are his daughter Joyce Marlene (Ronald) Rouse of Mingo Junction, OH; son Howard James (Candy) Fray, Jr. of Wintersville, OH; sister Florence (Mike) Hvick of Amsterdam, OH; four grandchildren Lee (Susan) Rouse, Randy Rouse, Brady (Lisa) Snyder and Danielle (Nick) Snyder; seven great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Greco officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben.
09/03/2024
Debbie Nestor
Sorry for your loss,Howard was a wonderful man and a great story teller.I always enjoyed listenening to his War stories and enjoyed spending time with him. I had the pleasure of meeting Howard and becoming his caregiver back in 2001,he was like part of my family and he will remain in my heart and memories forever. Debbie, Tim,Megan and Casey Nestor
09/03/2024
Bill Amos
Jim sorry to hear about your Dad 89 yrs. old. He's with his love ones now and telling them what to do! I would come over but I'm out of town for the next two weeks peace!
09/03/2024
Christine Coen Mallory
Sorry to hear about your loss.
09/03/2024
Jim Pauchnik
My deepest condolence to the family. Having worked with Howard for many years I could always appreciate his intelligence and sense of humor. He will be missed. Best regards, Jim Pauchnik
09/03/2024
Samantha Kovach
I will miss Howard, I loved taking care of him and to his family you are in my prayers.
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