Frank R. Gricks

1941 - 01

Frank Russell Gricks, 67, of Rostraver Township, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Mon Valley Hospital with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born Jan. 18, 1941, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Frank R. and Edna Parkinson Gricks. Formerly of Beaver Falls, Frank had resided in Rostraver Township for the past 44 years. He was a member of Fells United Methodist Church and retired in 2006 from The Park Mansion of Pittsburgh. Survivors include his wife, Pat Hellein Gricks, with whom he celebrated 46 years of marriage on Feb. 17, 2008; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lori and John Coffer, of Star Junction, Kathi Gricks, of Crofton, Md., and Teri and Bill Hoover, of Williamsburg, Va.; two grandchildren, Jason Coffer and Jessica Hoover; and his mother-in-law, Betty Hellein, of Greensburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, David Gricks; and his father-in-law, Walter Hellein, in 2004. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 724-929-5300, 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with Rev. Scott Berkley officiating.