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Frank R Rowe

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Frank R Rowe

Birth
Mercur, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
6 Dec 2010 (aged 78)
Orwell, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Orwell, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Frank R. Rowe
When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, remember the love that we have shared, and that will comfort thee... Our loving husband, father, grandpa and friend, Frank R. Rowe, 78, of Orwell Hill (RR 1, Rome, Pa) passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning, Dec. 6, 2010, following a brief period of declining health. Frank was born on Oct. 2, 1932, in Mercur, Pa., a son of the late Howard and Bernice (Ruger) Rowe and step-son of the late James Camp. He proudly served his country during the Korean War , serving in France and Germany. On Oct. 5, 1957, Frank married Sarah "Sally" Frisbie and together they shared 53 wonderful years together. In 1970, Frank and Sally started working together on the Frisbie farm which they owned and operated until their retirement in 1998. Following their retirement, they enjoyed camping with the Mt. Laurel Camping Club. In addition, he also enjoyed singing and listening to gospel music, spending time with his grandchildren, and people-watching while Sally shopped. Frank and Sally were devoted members of the Orwell Bible Church. Frank also served on the board and oversaw the grounds at the Home Textile Museum. Frank is survived by: his wife Sally Rowe; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Scott Berry of Rome, Pa., Diane and Nasim Insari of Ashburn, Va., and Carol and Bob Peyer of Liverpool, N.Y.; grandchildren, Amanda (Marcus) Zimmer of Endwell, N.Y., Nicole Berry of Rome, Pa., Shahana and Ramaan Insari of Ashburn, Va., and Jordan and Jenna Peyer of Liverpool, N.Y.; a great-granddaughter, Gracie Zimmer of Endwell, N.Y.; brother and sister-in-law Gerald and Linda Rowe of Ulster, Pa.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Levi and Florence Frisbie of Vestal, N.Y.; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Flora Russell of Rome, Pa., Mary (Bill) Pease of Port Crane, N.Y., and Jean Rowe of Sayre, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Frank was preceded in death by: his parents and step-father, Howard Rowe, and Bernice and James Camp; and brothers Floyd, Thurston, Ernest and Eldon Rowe. Funeral services and a celebration of Frank's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Orwell Bible Church, with Pastor Richard Vieldhouse officiating. Interment will follow in the Orwell Cemetery. A period of visitation and time of sharing memories will be held from 6-8 p.m. this evening, Dec. 8, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. Memories and condolences may also be shared by visiting www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com . Flowers will be provided by the family and memorial contributions may be directed to Memorial Hospice, One Hospital Dr., Towanda, PA 18848; the Orwell Bible Church, RR 1, Box 142A, Rome, PA 18837; or HOPS Ambulance, RR 1, Box 280, Rome, PA 18837, in loving memory of Frank R. Rowe. Published in Daily Review from December 7 to December 8, 2010
Frank R. Rowe
When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, remember the love that we have shared, and that will comfort thee... Our loving husband, father, grandpa and friend, Frank R. Rowe, 78, of Orwell Hill (RR 1, Rome, Pa) passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning, Dec. 6, 2010, following a brief period of declining health. Frank was born on Oct. 2, 1932, in Mercur, Pa., a son of the late Howard and Bernice (Ruger) Rowe and step-son of the late James Camp. He proudly served his country during the Korean War , serving in France and Germany. On Oct. 5, 1957, Frank married Sarah "Sally" Frisbie and together they shared 53 wonderful years together. In 1970, Frank and Sally started working together on the Frisbie farm which they owned and operated until their retirement in 1998. Following their retirement, they enjoyed camping with the Mt. Laurel Camping Club. In addition, he also enjoyed singing and listening to gospel music, spending time with his grandchildren, and people-watching while Sally shopped. Frank and Sally were devoted members of the Orwell Bible Church. Frank also served on the board and oversaw the grounds at the Home Textile Museum. Frank is survived by: his wife Sally Rowe; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Scott Berry of Rome, Pa., Diane and Nasim Insari of Ashburn, Va., and Carol and Bob Peyer of Liverpool, N.Y.; grandchildren, Amanda (Marcus) Zimmer of Endwell, N.Y., Nicole Berry of Rome, Pa., Shahana and Ramaan Insari of Ashburn, Va., and Jordan and Jenna Peyer of Liverpool, N.Y.; a great-granddaughter, Gracie Zimmer of Endwell, N.Y.; brother and sister-in-law Gerald and Linda Rowe of Ulster, Pa.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Levi and Florence Frisbie of Vestal, N.Y.; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Flora Russell of Rome, Pa., Mary (Bill) Pease of Port Crane, N.Y., and Jean Rowe of Sayre, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Frank was preceded in death by: his parents and step-father, Howard Rowe, and Bernice and James Camp; and brothers Floyd, Thurston, Ernest and Eldon Rowe. Funeral services and a celebration of Frank's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Orwell Bible Church, with Pastor Richard Vieldhouse officiating. Interment will follow in the Orwell Cemetery. A period of visitation and time of sharing memories will be held from 6-8 p.m. this evening, Dec. 8, at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. Memories and condolences may also be shared by visiting www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com . Flowers will be provided by the family and memorial contributions may be directed to Memorial Hospice, One Hospital Dr., Towanda, PA 18848; the Orwell Bible Church, RR 1, Box 142A, Rome, PA 18837; or HOPS Ambulance, RR 1, Box 280, Rome, PA 18837, in loving memory of Frank R. Rowe. Published in Daily Review from December 7 to December 8, 2010

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  • Added: Dec 8, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62705967/frank_r-rowe: accessed ), memorial page for Frank R Rowe (2 Oct 1932–6 Dec 2010), Find a Grave Memorial ID 62705967, citing Orwell Hill Cemetery, Orwell, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by LDR (contributor 47171969).