C. Frank Christy
C. Frank Christy, 92, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at the place of his birth, the Christy Family Farm in North Washington, surrounded by loving family and favorite dog.
Frank was born Nov. 2, 1924, at home, to the late Claude and Sara Christy.
Frank served in the Third Infantry Regiment in the European Theater of Operations during the latter stages of World War II and the subsequent Allied Occupation of Germany.
Frank earned his high school diploma at Karns City High School, Bachelor of Science at Clarion College, and his Master of Education at the University of Pittsburgh.
Following his service in the U.S. Army and completing college, Frank began a career in education as a teacher and guidance counselor in Bruin and Karns City, supervising principal in Sheffield, Pa., and director of Pupil Personnel Services for the Warren County School District.
In 1987, the Christy Technology Center was named for him in recognition of his foresight in technology education. In addition, Frank spent many evenings ensuring students were able to attain their GED certifications.
Frank also was a past president of the Sheffield and Warren Rotary Clubs and a long-term member of the Conewango Valley Country Club.
Frank is survived by his daughter, Claudia Christy of Chapel Hill, N.C.; his son, Douglas Christy of Petrolia; his son, Roger and daughter-in-law, Patricia Christy, of Danville, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Ruth; his parents; and his siblings, Louie, Frances, Glenn, Jenny and Will.
The family would like to thank the staff of Visiting Nurses Association of Western Pennsylvania and the hospital staff of the Butler Health System for their professional care and kindness given to Frank and to the entire family. Frank was a loving husband, father, uncle, educator, farmer, storyteller, avid golfer, and a consummate gentleman.
CHRISTY — A memorial service for C. Frank Christy, who died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, will be scheduled for the spring.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Salvation Army of Warren, Pa., the Ruth M. Smith Center in Sheffield, Pa., or the Family Services of Warren County.Arrangements have been entrusted to the Boylan Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 856 Evans City Road, Renfrew.Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.
