John Michael Fritch – Donora
Obituaries
July 10, 2019

John Michael Fritch – Donora

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John Michael Fritch, 52, of Donora, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora. He was born July 31, 1966, in North Charleroi, the son of William and Dedra Steban Fritch. John was an avid fisherman and loved playing the guitar, especially old Elvis Presley songs. He was noted for having one of the best jump shots in the Mon Valley area. In addition to his parents, John is survived by two sons, Joshua Fritch of Donora and Jacob Fritch of Delmont; two brothers, Michael (Margaret) Fritch of Whitehall and William (Linda) Fritch of Maryland; several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Donna Pitschman. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2019, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora. To share a condolence, please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

 

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