Benjamin H. Frye Jr.

Benjamin H. Frye Jr. (Ben), Age 76, passed away on January 12th, 2025, in Vero Beach, Florida, formerly of Hollidaysburg.

Ben was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Benjamin H. Frye Sr. and Dolores Diehl.

Ben served in the United States Marines from 1966-1970 where his last rank was Sergeant. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he received the Navy Commendation Medal for upholding the finest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United Sates Naval Service. After the war Ben attended Penn State University in 1982 and graduated with an associate’s degree in electrical engineering. He worked for and retired from the Buckeye Pipeline Company in 2000. Ben moved from Hollidaysburg, PA to Vero Beach, FL in 2003. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and spending time with family and friends. He also had a love for his country.

Survivors include son John Nebelski (Stephenie) of Duncansville, PA; daughters Lori Miller (Rob) and Jessica Ulery (Douglas) of Duncansville, PA; brothers Dennis Diehl and Bob Frye; sisters Karen Brown and Kayann Painter; grandchildren Erica Kennedy, Amanda Fleischer, Abbey Nebelski, Nathan Nebelski, Wyatt Ulery and Mara Ulery; great grandchildren Calee, Tegan, Braxton, Johnny, Bristol, Jake, Baylee, and Blair; and previous life partner Patricia Madden. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Ben was predeceased by his father Benjamin H. Frye Sr., mother Dolores Diehl, son Benjamin H. Frye III, and grandson Benjamin Miller.

Family and friends will be received from 1 to 3 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc., where a funeral service will immediately follow at 3 pm. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township.