OBIT: Frederick G. ICKES, 2003, native of Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA
    
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  FREDERICK G. ICKES
  February 16, 1920-May 25, 2003
  
  Frederiek G. Ickes, age 83 years, of Street, Md., died at his home at 6:00
  a.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2003.
  He was the husband of Lorayne (Miller) Ickes. They observed their 63rd
  wedding anniversary on March 5, 2003.
  Mr. Ickes was born in Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pa., on February 16, 1920
  and is the last surviving of thirteen children of the late George E. and
  Nettie (Imler) Ickes.
  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the Asiatic-Pacifie
  Theater. Mr. Ickes was discharged in 1952 after serving again during the
  Korean Conflict. He was a life member of the Darlington-Dublin Post 10146,
  V.F.W., Street; and the American Legion Harford Post #39, Bel Air, Md.
  He retired in 1982 after more than 25 years employment as a lathe operator at
  the former Armco Steel Company in Baltimore, Md. He and his wife moved to
  Harford County from Baltimore in 1962. He was a member of the church of the
  Ascension, Street, for over 35 years where he had served several terms as a
  vestryman.
  In addition to his wife, he is survived by: two sons: Clark F. Ickes of York,
  Pa.; and Jerry L. Ickes of Street. Also survived by grandchildren and
  great-grandchildren.
  The viewing will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 29, (today)
  at the Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Delta, Pa.
  Funeral services will he held at 11:00 a.m.,
  Friday, May 30, at the Church of the Ascension, Dublin Road, Street. The
  rector; Reverend Richard I. ZumBrunnen and Deacon Sarah E. Standford will
  offieiate, Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.
  
  Daily American, May 29, 2003