Frederick R. Schidemantle
February 19, 1947 - January 6, 2017
Frederick R. Schidemantle, 69, of Rochester Township, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, in the Good Samaritan Hospice-Heritage Valley Beaver. Born February 19, 1947, in Harmony, PA, a son of the late Jesse A. and Marie Dreier Schidemantle, he was a retired employee with Billco Manufacturing, Zelienople. He was a member of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rochester. Fred loved bicycling, trains and tractors and his canine companions. He also enjoyed bird watching and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia A. Zitzman Schidemantle; one son, J.J. Schidemantle, Rochester Township; a daughter, Becca A. and Joel Chalupiak, Baden; a former daughter-in-law, Elissa Schidemantle, Rochester; six grandchildren, Alex Schidemantle, Slippery Rock; Alaina Schidemantle, Rochester; Caroline and Hunter J. Chalupiak, Baden; Ashlyn Schidemantle, Rochester and Nicholas Chalupiak, Baden; one sister and brother-in-law, Lydia and Mel Williams, Grove City; three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, John E. and Judy Zitzman, Rochester Twp.; John R. Zeigler, Harmony; Edward and Peggy Huzyak, Marietta, CA; several nieces, nephews and cousins and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy M. Zeigler. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester. A service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rochester. Officiating will be his pastor, the Rev. Gregory S. Clagg. Interment will be in Grace Bible Church Cemetery, Lancaster Twp. The family wishes memorial contributions be given to the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 393 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074.
Frederick R. Schidemantle, 69, of Rochester Township, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, in the Good Samaritan Hospice-Heritage Valley Beaver. Born February 19, 1947, in Harmony, PA, a son of the late Jesse A. and Marie Dreier Schidemantle,... View Obituary & Service Information