Fred Warren, 96, of Monongahela, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in the Greensburg Care Center. He was born April 18, 1924 in Monongahela, the son of William and Rose Winters Warren.
Fred served and worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and was a World War II veteran, having served in the USCG Merchant Marines. He was employed by Consolidated Coal in Elizabeth where he retired as a riverboat engineer. After retirement, he was employed as a mechanic for Mathies Mine for over ten years.
Fred was a member of the Henry M. Phillips Lodge 337 F&AM and a fifty year member of the Pennsylvania Free Masons. In 1966, he became a Master Mason and also obtained his 32nd degree. He was a past member of the Syria Temple Shriners (AAONMS). His other memberships include, the Arroas Haymakers Association 258 1/2 and the Hoot Owl Athletic Association, both in New Eagle, the BPOElks Lodge 455 in Monongahela and the Library Sportsmen's Club. Fred was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Skirpan of Greensburg; granddaughter, Ericka Paige Skirpan of New Jersey; grandson, Michael Warren Skirpan and wife Jacqueline (Cameron) of Pittsburgh; great grandson, Shayzen Rain Warren Skirpan; former son-in-law, Michael Skirpan of Monessen.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Flowers Warren who died October 20, 2003; daughter, Linda Warren; four sisters, Anna Mae Anderson, Frances Gavlak, Dorothy Brewer and Betty Bright; and three brothers, Billy, Walter and Edward Warren.
The family suggests contributions to Community Forge, which subsidizes free community programming and service organizations. You may send your contributions to Locally Grown,1256 Franklin Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221, ATTN: Fred Warren Memorial or online at forge.community/support.html