Petri J. Maynard

Maynard J. Petri, 89, of Broad Mountain Avenue, Frackville, passed away Friday, March 29^th, at the Broad Mountain Nursing Center, Frackville, Born in Shenandoah Heights, December 21, 1929, he was the son of the late Margaret Oakum Petri, and attended West Mahanoy Township High School.  Following high school, he served in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Corporal until his discharge February 1956, He was employed as a police officer for the Boroughs of Frackville and Girardville until his retirement.  Maynard was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Frackville, a former member of Frackville Lodge #737, Free and Accepted Masons, Fraternal Order of Police, Schuylkill Lodge #25, and Frackville Elks, Lodge #1533.  He loved helping the young people of Frackville, the kids knew they had a friend in Maynard.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Clara Chappell Petri, passing

October 31, 2010, and a son in law, Ralph Wittig, brothers Daniel, and John, and sister Virginia Staninas.

Survivors

Daughter:  Lisa Wittig, Frackville

Grandchildren:  Chad, Keith, and John Wittig

Great Grandchildren:  Madeline, Sophia, Chase, Zackary, and Nate Wittig.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service Thursday, April 4^th, 11AM, at the Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, 56 N. Balliet St., Frackville.  Officiating will be Rev. Jeffery Merwine, pastor.  Internment with military honors will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Frackville.  A viewing will begin in the church at 9:30 AM until service. 

Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.

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