Frank T. Parry, Sr.

ELLSWORTH - Frank T. Parry Sr., 81, passed away peacefully late Thursday morning, Dec. 8, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Frank was born June 19, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas and Sophia Parry, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Parry served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956, and retired from Anchor Motor Freight / Penske in 1996, after 30 years of service.

Frank was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1973. He was a faithful member of the Salem congregation, and served as a ministerial servant for many years.

He enjoyed NASCAR, camping, golfing, studying the Bible, and most importantly, spending time with his family.

Frank leaves his wife of 59 years, Patricia Campman Parry, whom he married Nov. 23, 1957; four children, Frank T. Jr. “Skip” (Donna) Parry of Enon Valley, Pa., Pamela A. Parry-Heller (Robert E.) of Columbia, S. Carolina, Penny A. (Mark) Boggs of Youngstown, and Melisa Johnson of Youngstown; two grandchildren, Robert (Javiera) Parry and Andrea (Ethan) Provateare; and two brothers, Thomas Parry Jr. of Austintown and Jack Parry of Girard.

A son, Gregory Parry, and a sister, Katherine Vath, preceded Frank  in death.

Family and friends may gather from 6 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 550 N. Four Mile Run Rd., Austintown, where a memorial service will follow at 7 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown.