On the morning of Dec. 19, 2018, Frederick Franklin Young, Jr. of Canton passed away quietly at Robert Packer Hospital. He was 70 years of age, and husband of the former Christine Ellis.
Born Sept. 2, 1948 in Sayre, he was the son of Frederick F. and Gladys Young, Sr. Fred was a kind, gentle soul who worked for many years as a caregiver for disabled adults. His smile could light up a room. He made friends easily and was always looking for ways to help others. Fred also had an unshakable faith in the Lord, and was a member of the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) in Canton.
Born Sept. 2, 1948 in Sayre, he was the son of Frederick F. and Gladys Young, Sr. Fred was a kind, gentle soul who worked for many years as a caregiver for disabled adults. His smile could light up a room. He made friends easily and was always looking for ways to help others. Fred also had an unshakable faith in the Lord, and was a member of the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) in Canton.
He is survived by his wife Christine, son Frederick F. Young, III and daughter Mary Ann Young, all of Athens, Pa. and grandchildren Mirissa Young, Zane Young and Pyper Norton. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and six brothers.
Visitation was 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 27 at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center St., Canton. A celebration of Fred’s life was held at 11 a.m., with Pastor Nancy Beahm officiating. Interment followed in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. (www.morseandkleesefuneralhome.com)
Visitation was 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 27 at Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, 94 N. Center St., Canton. A celebration of Fred’s life was held at 11 a.m., with Pastor Nancy Beahm officiating. Interment followed in Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Pa. (www.morseandkleesefuneralhome.com)
