Nicholas Ronald Fresh, 74, of Cleveland, OH, formerly of Bradys Bend and Butler, died at 3:45 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2012, at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland.

Mr. Fresh was born in Blawnox, on June 28, 1938. He was the son of Samuel and Anna Pearl Yeager Fresh.

He had been employed for many years at LTV Steel in Cleveland and was a United States Army veteran. His interests include electronics and firearms.

He is survived by his son, Nathan M. Fresh and his wife, Jennifer, of Parma, OH; two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Felicia Fresh; a brother, Lawrence Fresh of East Brady; two sisters, June Kamerer of Mims, FL, and Lorraine Weaver of Worthington; as well as a number of other grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his long time companion, Nathan’s mother, Kathleen Lizak, as well as five brothers and two sisters.

A graveside service with military honors accorded by the Chicora VFW and the Chicora and Bradys Bend American Legion Posts will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Concord Cemetery in Hooker. Arrangements are under the direction of Hile Funeral Home of Chicora. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com. The family suggests memorial contributions in Mr. Fresh’s memory be made to the veteran’s charity of one’s choice.