Phillip E. Frair

Phillip E. “Phil” Frair, 85, of Shinglehouse, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2024, in his home in Murrells Inlet, SC.

Born on Sunday, June 11, 1939 in Olean, NY, he was a son of Herman and Content Tarr Frair. On December 7, 1957 in Shinglehouse, he married Vivien K. Gustin, who survives.

Phil was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School, Class of 1957. He was employed as an engineer at Dresser Industries in Bradford until his retirement.

Phil was a member of Myrtle Gospel Tabernacle in Myrtle, PA and also a member of the Coudersport Gospel Tabernacle in Coudersport, PA. In his younger years, Phil enjoyed playing golf, camping, riding motorcycles, and bowling. His greatest love was his faith in the Lord and enjoying time with his family.

Surviving are his wife, Vivien; a son, Kent P. Frair of Shinglehouse; a daughter, Tammi K. (Scott) Grow of Lancaster, PA; three grandchildren, Brandon (Jessica) Frair, Kendall (Luke) Murray, and Alex Grow; five great-grandchildren, Bailey Frair, Colten Frair, Jordon Leeper, Maxwell Murray, and Micah Murray; a sister, Roberta Woodard of Fort Pierce, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Phil was predeceased by a sister, Anna Gustin; and a brother, Robert Frair.

Family and friends may call from 11am to 1pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Myrtle Gospel Tabernacle, 1127 PA 44, Shinglehouse, PA, where funeral services will follow at 1pm with Alan Mertsock, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Myrtle Cemetery, Myrtle, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Phil’s name may be made to Myrtle Gospel Tabernacle, 1127 PA 44, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.

Phil’s family entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Phil, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.