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- [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Cassels, Freida A. (Prechtl). 07SEP2020.
Freida A. Cassels, 92, of 1092 S. Michael Road, St. Marys, was called home to the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Penn Highlands Elk.
She was born on March 14, 1928, in Ridgway, a daughter of the late Fred and Viola Krieg Prechtl.
On May 1, 1948 in St. Benedict's Church in Daguscahonda, she married William "Bill" Cassels, who preceded her in death on December 8, 2013. Having loved and been in love for more than 65 years, they are now together in paradise.
Freida was a graduate of St. Marys High School and was very active with Women's Aglow for many years. A devout and faithful woman, she spent much of her time reading and studying the Bible, and could often be found ministering health and wellness to those around her. She touched the lives of many over the years, and brought the teachings of Jesus to friends and strangers alike. She organized and held many Bible studies over the years, and was a true prophet of Jesus.
A dedicated member of her church, she also enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling with her husband. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by one son; Joseph J. Cassels of St. Marys, two daughters; Faith A. DeFour and her husband Jeff of Kane, and Hope M. Piccolo and her husband David of St. Marys, by four grandchildren; Jesse (Megan Michalak) Piccolo, Regina (Daniel) Fiscus, Alex (Jill) Piccolo, and Sonya Struble, and by 5 great-grandhchildren; Ariana, Maverick, Gabriella, Mia, and Luca. She is also survived by six siblings; Albert Prechtl of St. Marys, Fred (Mary Ann) Prechtl, Jr. of Daguscahonda, Thomas (Peggy) Prechtl of Ridgway, Mary Hanes of Erie, Helen Lenox of St. Marys, Margaret (Clarence "Babe") Gerg of Toby, by in-laws; Edward Saline and Cindy Prechtl, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son William "Billy" Cassels in 1976, two brothers; Kenneth and Richard Prechtl, a sister; Carolyn Saline, and by a sister in infancy; Shirley.
A Memorial Service for Freida A. Cassels will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 11:00 AM at the Hallton Church of Christ Bible Training Center, 657 Evergreen Drive, Ridgway, PA 15853 with Rev. Ron Burkett, officiating.
Family and friends will be received at the Bible Training Center from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Interment and private graveside services will be on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hallton Church of Christ Bible Training Center.
Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com
Daily Press, The. 07SEP2020
HFA: 07SEP2020
- [S68] Staff, Lynch-Green Funeral Home, (Name: Name: Lynch-Green Funeral Home; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;;), Obituary: Cassels, William R.
William R. "Bill" Cassels, 88, of 1093 S. Michael Road, St. Marys, died on Sunday, December 8, 2013 in Benezette Township.
He was born March 5, 1925 in Byrnedale, a son of the late William R. and Mary Ferris Cassels.
On May 1, 1948 in St. Benedict Church in Daguscahonda, he married Freda Prechtl Cassels, who survives.
Bill was a lifelong resident of the area and attended First United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 during WWII, having served during the Invasion of Normandy. He retired from Pure Carbon Company after more than 40 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, camping and i�shing. He also enjoyed swimming, gardening and vacationing in Florida. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He loved and cherished his wife and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a man of God, praying daily with his wife and family.
In addition to his beloved wife of more than 65 years, Freda Prechtl Cassels, he is survived by:
Son: Joseph J. Cassels, St. Marys
Daughter: Faith A., Mrs. Jeff DuFour, Kane
Daughter: Hope M., Mrs. David Piccolo, St. Marys
4 Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Donald Cassels, St. Marys
Sister: Mary Youngmark, Byrnedale
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William R. Cassels in 1977
3 Brothers: James, Francis and William "Lorraine" Cassels
2 Sisters: Clara Tyler and Dolores Youngmark
Funeral Services for William R. "Bill" Cassels will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 140 N. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 1:00 PM
with Pastor Tim Hoover, ofi�ciating.
A Military Service will be conducted by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.
Burial will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys on Friday evening from 5-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 245 Main Street, Ridgway, PA 15853
Lynch-Green Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be placed at www.LynchGreenFuneralHome.com
HFA: 07SEP2020
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d. 8 Dec 2013, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA