Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Milton Frye Obituary
Milton R. "Butch" Frye, 69, of Cabot passed away Tuesday at the VNA Inpatient Hospice after a five year battle with cancer.
Born on Dec. 10, 1943, in Natrona Heights, he was the son of Frank "Joe" Frye and Rhea Richardson Frye.
Butch served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1961 to 1965.
He worked as a loader operator for Harsco. He enjoyed power lifting.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Shipkowski Frye, who he married on Dec. 1, 1976; his mother, Rhea Richardson Frye of the Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; two daughters, Megan Frye of Cabot and Jennifer Frye of Shaler Township; and his sister, Marjorie (Donald) Dingel of West Sunbury.
He was preceded in death by his father.
FRYE - At the request of Milton R. "Butch" Frye, who passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, there will be no visitation or services.
Memorial donations may be made to the VNA Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001.
Funeral arrangements were handled by the Fox Funeral Home, Saxonburg.
For more information, go to www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Milton Frye
Joe Onorati
June 16, 2022
Rest in peace powerlifter.
September 5, 2013
Barbara, Megan, Jennifer and Marjorie:
So sorry for your loss. Marge kept us up to date of Butch's courageous battle for five long years. He is at peace now and hopefully you will be soon.
Pat Ryon Irvin, Virginia
Pat Reyer-Uber
August 29, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Amy Hufnagel
August 29, 2013
Aunt Barb and Megan I'm so saddened to hear about the passing of Uncle Butch... Praying for you and family...
God saw him getting tired a cure not meant to be, so he wrapped his arms around him and whispered "come with me"
That was something my Aunt said to me after losing my father to cancer... If gives me a little bit of comfort, hope it does the same for you...
dave mccandless
August 23, 2013
may the powerlifting gods be with you see you in heaven if i make it
Jacob Eshenbaugh Family
August 22, 2013
Barb and Family we are sorry for your loss.
Tim Duncan
August 22, 2013
Barb,
So sorry to hear about Butch. We had a lot of good times back in the day when I was still working at Heckett(Harsco) He was a great guy. Enjoyed the times I spent with him.
Tim Duncan
S. E. Hildebrand
August 22, 2013
I knew Butch from the gym. He was always helpful. My condolences.
August 22, 2013
Barb our sincere sympathies to you and all the family! We will always remember Butch was a wonderful man and great friend! Tony will surely miss all their talks about the good old days and powerlifting! Loving thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time! Love, Tony and Karen Fratto
Tami DeSantis
August 21, 2013
Barb I am so sorry to hear about Butch. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Love, Tami
Skip Schaffer
August 21, 2013
Barb I'm so very sorry.
Tom Ritchey
August 21, 2013
Butch always had a good word for me. I was what seemed then to be a much younger boy growing up in Saxonburg. I'll never forget a ride he gave me one day on his motorcycle, I seem to think it was a Triumph. I was about to walk home from school, and it seemed like a long way. I jokingly asked him if he'd give me a ride, and to my surprise, he said, "Sure! Hop on!" Only my grandma knew of the "thrill" Butch gave me that afternoon, as he safely ... and VERY quickly ... delivered me home! Whew!
My condolences and sympathy to his family and friends. RIP Butch. And thanks for a memorable lift all those years ago!
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Linda Vanderzee-Slon
August 21, 2013
Barb, So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband.. You will be in my thoughts and prayers..
Showing 1 - 13 of 13 results
Make a Donation
in Milton Frye's name
Memorial Events
for Milton Frye
How to support Milton's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Milton Frye's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
