Frank J. Krasa

Frank J. Krasa, 71, of Vernon Township, died at home Friday, June 18, 1982, after a period of failing health.

He was born at Allegheny County, June 30, 1910, a son of James F. and Christina Uzlik Krasa.  He married Ruth Whistler April 23, 1949.

Mr. Krasa owned and operated Krasa service station at Rodgers Ferry and Dunham roads.  Earlier he had worked at the former American Viscose.

A US Army veteran of World War II, China-Burma campaign, he served in Merrill's Maurauders.  He was awarded the Purple Heart.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Helen) Anthony of Meadville and Mrs. Harry (Delores) McIntosh of Erie; a son, Frank (Alice) Semerad, Mrs. Mae Harmon and Mrs. John (Dorothy) Cholak, all of Meadville and Mrs. Charles (Esther) Kelyman of Kansas City, MO; a brother, John W. Krasa of Corry and eight grandchildren.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Harmonsburg.