Fred Warren – Monongahela
Fred Warren, 96, of Monongahela, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in the Greensburg Care Center. He was born April 18, 1924, in Monongahela, the son of William and Rose Winters Warren. Fred served and worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and was a World War II veteran, having served in the USCG Merchant Marines. He was employed by Consolidated Coal in Elizabeth, where he retired as a riverboat engineer. After retirement, he was employed as a mechanic for Mathies Mine for over 10 years. Fred was a member of Henry M. Phillips Lodge 337 F&AM and a 50-year member of the Pennsylvania Free Masons. In 1966, he became a Master Mason and obtained his 32nd degree. He was a past member of the Syria Temple Shriners (AAONMS). His other memberships include the Arroas Haymakers Association 258 1/2 and the Hoot Owl Athletic Association, both in New Eagle, the BPOElks Lodge 455 in Monongahela and the Library Sportsmen’s Club. Fred was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Skirpan of Greensburg; granddaughter, Ericka Paige Skirpan of New Jersey; grandson, Michael Warren Skirpan and wife Jacqueline (Cameron) of Pittsburgh; great-grandson, Shayzen Rain Warren Skirpan; and former son-in-law, Michael Skirpan of Monessen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Flowers Warren who died Oct. 20, 2003; daughter, Linda Warren; four sisters, Anna Mae Anderson, Frances Gavlak, Dorothy Brewer and Betty Bright; and three brothers, Billy, Walter and Edward Warren. The family suggests contributions to Community Forge, which subsidizes free community programming and service organizations. You may send your contributions to Locally Grown, 1256 Franklin Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, ATTN: Fred Warren Memorial or online at forge.community/support.html. Arrangements are under the direction of FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 W. Main St., Monongahela. Condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.
