Fred J. Gabsewics

Fred J. Gabsewics passed away peacefully at home, with his daughters by his side, on April 12, 2025.
Born in Berwick, PA, on March 5, 1936, he was the son of the late George W. Gabsewics and Mary (Baron) Gabsewics.
Fred was a graduate of Berwick High School in 1954 and proudly served in the Army and the Marine Reserves. He graduated in 1964 from the University of Northern Colorado and later graduated from Temple University, where he earned his master's degree. He went on to have a teaching career at William Penn High School from 1964 to 1991.
Freddie loved golf from an early age. He started the golf teams at the University of Northern Colorado and WPHS. He co-coordinated WPHS spring break trips, which provided world travel opportunities for students/community. He ran the evening adult education program for many years there. He was a lifelong Elk member, American legion member, was also past commander of the Indian River Yacht Club and engaged with the club for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Rowena Seward Gabsewics, of 52 years, brothers Robert Gibson, George Gabsewics, and sister Dorothy Talanca.
He is survived by daughters Beth Gabsewics, and Maryann Anthony (Rickie) and two granddaughters, Stephanie and Bethany Semonelle, two favorite buddies, Bruce Reynolds and Denny Mayer, nieces, nephews and companion Peg Weaver.
All are welcome to a celebration of life for Freddie on April 25 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Indian River Yacht Club, Millsboro. Military honors to be held at the Delaware Veterans Memorial cemetery in Georgetown, DE at a later date.
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