Frank S. Driver

Frank S. Driver obituary, Mantua, NJ

Frank S. Driver

Frank Driver Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home - Mantua on Apr. 16, 2025.

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Franklin S. Driver age 89 of Mullica Hill, NJ passed away on Monday April 14, 2025. Born in Harrison Twp., NJ to the late George Driver and Pauline (nee Hood), Frank graduated from Woodstown High School. He was self-employed doing roofing & siding and home improvements, and in his spare time enjoyed doing puzzles and was an avid antique toy collector & had his own toy workshop, known as Franks Museum. Frank also enjoyed taking care of his own home which his wife referred to as the "Palace."
He is survived by his wife, Rita (nee Lizzio); his children, Frank Driver, Trish McClintic (Mark), Diana Kneller (Rick), Jennifer Allen, and Christopher Driver (Laurie); grandchildren, Frank Driver (Crystal), Michael Driver, Anthony Driver, Shanna Gardner (Ian), Casey Odor (Scott), Ricky Kneller (Daniella), Cathy Bond (Adam), Alyssa Ott, Austin Allen, and Kelsey Driver (Mike Nuss); step-grandson, Mark McClintic; great grandchildren, Greyson, Victoria, Connor, June, Michael, Nixton, Bill, Morgan, Colin, Chase, Cash, Sadie, Christian, Riley, Chloe, Victoria, Elijah, Andrew, Scarlett, Lilly, Jennifer; and step-great grandchildren, Colin, Jayden, and Ezmae.
Relatives and friends may visit from 10:30 am to 12 pm on Saturday, April 26th at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ where a funeral service will begin at 12 pm. Burial will follow at Manahath Cemetery, Glassboro, NJ.
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April 17, 2025

Steve Lizzio posted to the memorial.

April 17, 2025

Annette M Tyrrell posted to the memorial.

April 16, 2025

Smith Funeral Home - Mantua posted an obituary.

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Steve Lizzio

April 17, 2025

I have sweet memories of Uncle Sonny & Aubt Rita ... As a child I remember Uncle Sonny helping us make wood projects in his workshop ...He had the kindest, sweetest spirit ... much love & prayers.

Annette M Tyrrell

April 17, 2025

So sorry for the family's loss. I will always remember the many camping trips my sister and i took with Aunt Rita and Uncle Sonny. How he loved to play checkers with our kids and how he always won. Rest in peace.

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April 17, 2025

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