John P. Frable

John P. Frable obituary, Weatherly, PA

John P. Frable

John Frable Obituary

Visit the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services website to view the full obituary.

John P. Frable, 94 years of age a life long resident of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Heritage Hill Senior Living 800 Sixth Street Weatherly.

Born Tuesday, July 21, 1931 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Elwood K. and Nora Elizabeth (Faust) Frable.


A 1949 graduate of Weatherly High School, John served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War, rising to the rank of Cpl. John retired as a Vice President of the Hazleton National Bank. An active member of Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly, John served on the Altar Guild. John was an avid runner and enjoyed fishing.


Surviving are; his beloved wife of 67 years Jean E. (Sachs) Frable; son, David J. Frable and his wife Tracy; cherished granddaughter, Sarah C. Palmero and her husband Anthony; sister, Ruth Ann Schaeffer and her husband Samuel. Also surviving are his niece Janet Schaeffer.


Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231


A Celebration of John's life will be held on December 6, 2025 at 11am from Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church 335 Third Street.


Interment with Military Honors bestowed will take place in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania.


Memorials in John's name to: Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church 335 Third Street, Weatherly, PA 18255; Weatherly Area Museum, 100 Steelplant Road, Weatherly, PA 18255 or to Weatherly Area Community Library, 1518 Brenkman Dr, Weatherly, PA 18255.


Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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