Frank L. McLaughlin, 87, of New Eagle, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 29, 2022. He was born February 16, 1935 in New Eagle, the son of Blaine G. and Dorothy Lonkoski McLaughlin.

Frank was a member of First Christian Church in Monongahela. He retired from the former Hercules (Ireco) Inc. in Donora with over 30 years of employment. After retirement, Frank and his wife, Peggy, spent 21 years as snowbirds traveling to Florida. He loved boating, fishing, and being on the river in both Florida and Pennsylvania. He enjoyed participating in rodeos in South Park and Western Pennsylvania, especially bull riding, bareback riding, and Conestoga wagon racing. He was also a huge collector of Wile E. Coyote memorabilia. Frank was a family-oriented man and will be truly missed by all.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy A. McLaughlin, with whom he celebrated sixty eight years of marriage on March 15, 2022; daughter, Debbie Axton of Monongahela; son, Frank McLaughlin, Jr. of New Castle; four grandchildren, Brandi Axton, Lauri Mosley, Frank R. (Pam) McLaughlin, Brooke (Brian) McLaughlin; three great grandchildren, Brody and Laney Susick, Hayden Scheidemantle; sister-in-law, Donna McLaughlin of Charleroi.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Larry Axton; brother, Blaine McLaughlin.

Friends will be received on Monday, October 3, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Janet Scott-Mace officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery.