Fredrick "Fritz" Harris

Fredrick "Fritz" Harris

Fredrick Harris Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 15, 2025.
Fredrick Harris, aka Fritz, left this world in Ruby, PA, at the age of 51. He was born November 12, 1973 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Fred and Helen Brelsford. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Timothy and Johnny.

Fritz was the kind of person who could turn a wrench with the same ease he offered advice. He was one to always make the complex seem simple. Whether it was under a hood or with loved ones, his hands were never idle and his heart was always full.

Fredrick is survived by his sisters, Luella Harris and Corinna Harris of Cleveland, Ohio; four nephews, Derek Harris, Timothy Harris, Brandon McCollum and Zachary McCollum; one niece, Amber Harris; his partner, Michelle Barber.

He was amazing to all and irreplaceable to Michelle, while fathering two girls and a boy. He was a teacher, student, and repairman, taking apart anything and putting back together most. He loved his puppies like children; his nephews and niece like his own. He will be remembered by every soul he touched.

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