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Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 6 to Mar. 8, 2002.

ORTMAN
FRED L.
On March 4, 2002, at his home. Born April 17, 1913 in Ford City, PA. Moved to Pittsburgh in 1948. Preceded in death by his loving wife Helen; survived by his beloved daughters: Ann Bradway Zalewski and Jane Diggs; also many relatives and people he touched during his life, as a friend, a stubborn patriarch, and coach. Funeral Arrangements by BEINHAUERS, Friends welcome at BEINHAUER-LUTZ, 4635 Butler St. Lawrenceville, (A Woodruff Partner), (412) 682-2420 Friday 2-5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Raphael Church. Entombment Mt. Royal Cemetery.
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March 19, 2002

Fred Lucas posted to the memorial.

March 7, 2002

Mel Vesely posted to the memorial.

March 6, 2002

Bob and Mary Jo Swain posted to the memorial.

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Fred Lucas

March 19, 2002

Rest in peace my supervisor, coach, and best friend during my first years of teaching at Herron Hill Junior High School. I shall always be thankful for the help that you gave me and my prayers are with your family.

Mel Vesely

March 7, 2002

To Fred's family I extend my sympathy.

Fred and I taught arithmetic together in 1950s at Herron Hill Junior High School, now called Millones Middle School. We were part of a large but caring faculty that has kept in touch over the ensuing years. Fred was a loyal attendee of the Retired Men's Group from the Pgh. Board of Ed. that meets semi-annually at Duranti's Restaurant where we catch up on the activities of our colleagues. I will miss him and his friendly smile. He was a fine man and a good teacher.

Mel Vesely

Bob and Mary Jo Swain

March 6, 2002

So glad we had a chance to visit with Fred in December. Our sympathy to both Ann and Jane and their families. You had wonderful parents.

Frank Lorence

March 6, 2002

As a native of Ford City, I had Fred as a teacher in high school. Also had his wife, Helen, as a teacher. Both served the school system with distinction. We offer our sympathy to the family. Sorry that we're unable to visit in person. We are presently vacationing in Florida.