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Joseph Frank Obituary
Age 70 of Wexford, on November 19, 2007. Beloved husband of 48 yrs. to Lynda Marshall Frank; loving father of Pam (Dave) Taylor, Nancy (Mark) Graf, and Sharon Frank; grandfather of Kristen, Stephanie, Mindy, Haleymae Graf, and Katelyn Taylor; brother of Judy (Ed) Auslander. Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 10418 Perry Hwy., McCandless. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10am in St. Alphonsus Church, Wexford. Mr. Frank was a teacher and coach in the North Allegheny School District for 40 yrs. Family requests memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (888-227-5445) or to St. Alphonsus Church, 201 Church Road, Wexford, PA 15090.
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Lori Thomas
December 5, 2007
To the family of Mr. Frank, I worked at Ingomar Middle School. I could have had a terrible day but Mr. Frank would always make me smile. He was a wonderful teacher the kids loved him. I am sorry for your loss.
Brueckner Family
November 28, 2007
So sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Amy Haney
November 27, 2007
Sharon:
We were so sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Medical Genetics Department at West Penn Hospital
Terry & Melissa Lydon
November 25, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Nik Bonaddio
November 25, 2007
My condolences to the family of Mr. Frank - he was a science teacher of mine, as well as a wrestling coach. He was a very warm and giving man, a great coach, and wonderful teacher.
Jeannine Mason
November 24, 2007
To the Frank Family,
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Frank's passing. He was a fun and great teacher. I had Mr. Frank and Mr. Steigerwald in 6th grade at Bradford Woods Elementary. I will never forget him.
Fondly,
william & Mary Jean McAfee
November 24, 2007
To the entire Frank family
We are truely sorry to hear of the passing of Joe he was a great guy to all the kids. He was very respected and well liked. Please accept our sincere sympathies from the McAfee Family. William(Bucky) and Mary Jean
Jay and Barb Alexander
November 23, 2007
Joe was a great neighbor. He would offer to help whenever he was around, even when he stuggled to do so. Joe was great with kids. The neighborhood will miss him very much.
WEDNY TRUZERLS
November 23, 2007
My family is so sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful "uncle" to all of Hazel's girls. We have been sharing many wonderful memories of him.
love,
Wendy Bierer- Truzerls
Al & Sandy Spencer
November 23, 2007
To the whole family,
We were so sorry to hear the sad news about Coach. May happy times spent together over the years help you through this difficult time. Take Care!
Cam Witherspoon
November 23, 2007
My condolences to the Frank family. Joe was a good friend , teacher,coach to all who knew him . The world has lost a wonderful man .
Lisa Feathers
November 23, 2007
Sharon, so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa and Bill Feathers
Hank Howarth
November 23, 2007
I was saddened to read this morning of Mr. Frank's passing. He used his position as an NA educator and coach to positively influence several generations of students and athletes. He will be missed by many who had the benefit of his guidance.
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