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Jay M. Frey, 79

May 10, 2013

Jay M. Frey, 79, of Lancaster, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy.

Born in Highville, he was the loving husband of Marcia (Trimble) Frey of Lancaster for 57 years, and the son of the late Isaac and Minnie (Kauffman) Frey.

Jay was a 1952 graduate of Penn Manor and a member of the basketball team.  He enjoyed meeting with his old classmates, going out for breakfast with his family and friends, and was a loyal Steelers fan.

He was employed as a tool and die maker for Federal Mogul/NTN for 40 years until his retirement.

Jay was a member of Community United Methodist Church, 130 Tennyson Dr., Lancaster, PA  17602.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters:  Debra J. wife of Dale Schober, Columbia and Stacey L. Broderick, Lancaster; a son, Jon S. Frey and his wife Beth Weire of East Petersburg; six grandchildren:  Zach Miller and wife Erin, Alecia Miller, Adrienne Fyock wife of Drew Fyock and Russell Schober, Pittsburgh; and Steele and Chase sons of Donald Broderick; and 8 great-grandchildren; and two brothers:  Nelson Frey of Lancaster and Kenneth Frey of Cleveland, OH.  He was preceded in death by 4 brothers:  Emerson, Lester, Victor, and Everett Frey.

Memorial services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz with the Rev. Carolene Brubaker officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Burial will be private.

Kindly omit flowers.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Dr., PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA  17604 or to Community UMC at the address above. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100

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