Delores T. “Toots” Frey passed away peacefully at 88 ½ years old (she was very proud of the ½ of the year) Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home.

She was born May 3, 1935, in St. Marys, daughter of the late Leo and Agnes Krieg Samick.  She was a lifelong resident of the area, formerly resided on South Michael Road, and was a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1953.  She was employed as an advertising sales representative for the Lake Shore Visitor and WKBI.

On September 15, 1956 in Queen of the World Church, she married Joseph R. Frey, who preceded her in death on January 28, 2015.

Delores is survived by her children: Andrew Frey (Robin) of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Julia DeLage (Steven) of Gulf Breeze, FL, and Bradley Frey, DMD of Boulder, CO; a son-in-law, David Thompson (Linda) of Bradford, PA; a daughter-in-law, Melanie Frey (Ray) of Las Vegas, NV; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Sister Joachim Frey, OSB of Erie, PA; a brother-in-law, Ralph White of Hattiesburg, MS; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Delores was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Thompson; a son Raymond Frey; a sister, Joyce White; three brothers: Kenneth Samick, Howard Samick, and Leo Samick in infancy.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Delores had a strong faith and was a member of the Queen of the World Church.  She truly loved her family, enjoyed life, and the company of others.  She played cards and Bingo and liked to square dance as a member of the St. Marys Bells.  Toots was always late and the last to leave the party.  She saw the entire United States, travelling to all 50 states and various countries.

Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Monday, December 4, 2023 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM.

Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in the Queen of the World Church on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 12:30PM with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, celebrating.  Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial donations, if desired may be made to Joseph and Delores Frey Family Scholarship Fund.  Checks can be made payable to the Elk County Community Foundation, 32 South St. Marys Street, Suite 4, PO Box 934, St. Marys, PA 15857 or visit https://northernalleghenies.org/make-a-donation/

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.  Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com