Frank A. Fago, 95, a resident of the Warren Manor Nursing Home and of Warren, PA., died Monday evening, May 1, 2017 after an extended illness.

He was born March 14, 1922 in Ludlow, PA., to the late Domenic and Santa Sarcena Fago. He was a former resident of Crosby and Ludlow, PA., and resided most of his life in the Warren area. Frank was a 1940 graduate of Ludlow High School.

Frank had served with the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant during World War II serving with the Medical Dispensary with the 478th AAA (AW) Battalion. He owned and operated with his brother, John, the former Pennzoil Service Station at the corner of Penn & Market Streets.

He was also employed as field representative for Emblem Oil Co., worked for Pennsylvania Auditor General’s office as State Store Auditor from 1961 to 1967.

He was appointed Postmaster of Warren on October 5, 1967 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, working until his retirement on May 31, 1985.

Frank served as Auditor for Mead Township for many years.

He was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, and former CCD teacher, the church Holy Name Society and the Warren Council of the Knights of Columbus where he served as a 4th degree member, member of the Warren Kiwanis Club for over 50 years, longtime member and former board member of the Salvation Army.

Frank was active in local politics and ran for several local offices. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America and was leader of Holy Redeemer Church Troop, led a group of Boy Scouts to Philmont Scout Ranch in July 1970.

Frank had served as former Treasurer and board member of the St. Joseph Cemetery Association.

Frank is well known for eating at local restaurants and leaving behind his artwork on napkins.

He is survived by his sister, Frances L. Fago of Warren, PA., several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Mary Ann McCloskey Fago, who died November 13, 2008, whom he married July 22, 1972 at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church; 2 Brothers – Dr. Paul G. Fago and John F. Fago.

Friends may call at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA., on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 10:15 to 11:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial with Fr. James Gutting, Pastor, officiating.

Entombment will be in the Mausoleum of the Ascension in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, where members of the Clarendon/Sheffield V.F.W. funeral honor guard and U.S. Army will perform military honors.

Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Holy Redeemer Church Building Center Fund or Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA. 16365.

Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com