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Beverly Fritzges Obituary
She was born in Scranton on Feb. 18, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Stockton Smith.
She was a graduate of West Pittston High School, Class of 1943. She was also a graduate of College Misericordia, Dallas, Class of 1947, with a degree in education.
Beverly and her husband, Harold, began their family and she devoted her time at home raising and loving her two sons. She was later employed as a teacher by several local school districts. Beverly also loved animals and nature but cats were always her favorite pets. She was a member of Trucksville United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Harold F. Fritzges, on Sept. 30, 2011.
She is survived by her loving sons, James Fritzges and his wife, Kathryn, Dallas; and Barry Fritzges, Wilkes-Barre; sister, Margaret Mitchell, Lake Winola; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville, with the Rev. Marian Hartman officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Shavertown. Family and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Beverly's name to the local Luzerne County SPCA.
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Fred and Lydie Schulze
December 13, 2011
Dear Barry and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences upon your Mom's passing. But the richness of her life will continue on to all those whom she touched. I know you miss her dearly. We shall keep her and your Family in our prayers.
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