Obituaries
![Frederick F. Stripe](http://www.gricoskifuneralhome.com/obituary/upload/394_summer_pic.jpg)
Born in Orwigsburg, May 20,1940, he was the son of the late Mary (Sterner) and Norman Stripe.
Fritz was employed by Pennsylvania Steel Foundry, Hamburg, and was a member of United Steelworkers Local #6541, serving as president for 12 years until retiring in 2000.
Fritz enjoyed hunting and was the PA state champion in archery in 1984. He also raised pigeons and was young bird champion at the Tamaqua Flying Club in 2007.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Yvonne Pritiskutch, brothers Norman and Scott Stripe; grandchildren Samantha Stripe and Michael Pritiskutch.
Frederick is survived by his wife Joyce;
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Lighthouse Church, Rt 61, Orwigsburg beginning at 10AM, with service to follow at 11AM with pastor William Orf, officiating.