Kenneth James Fraley's Obituary
KENNETH J FRALEY, AGE 89, PASSED AWAY ON MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Helen Fraley for 62 years; dear father of the late Donna Ambrose, Barbara Blatt, Kenneth Fraley Jr. (Diane Seasock), Thomas Fraley (Renee), and the late Marie Fraley-Klem; dear brother of the late Eileen Williams, Shirley McGlone, Robert Fraley (Pat), Valencia Crabtree (Ronald) and the late CJ Fraley (Betty); grandfather of Matt, Chris, the late Daniel, Amy, Cheryl, Robyn, Evan, Ray, Amanda, Brandon, and Tyler. Ken was a great grandfather, great great grandfather, favorite uncle of many nieces and nephews, and cousin of many.
Ken worked his entire career for ALCOA as an electrician, starting at age 18 and retiring at age 62. He enjoyed golfing, bowling hunting, and even bought and built a hunting camp in PA. But perhaps most of all, Ken thoroughly enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He and his wife Helen traveled extensively and wintered at Continental Country Club in Wildwood, FL for 21 years.
FRIENDS MAY CALL AT VODRAZKA FUNERAL HOME, 6505 BRECKSVILLE RD., INDEPENDENCE (1/2 mile south of Rockside Rd.) ON THURSDAY, MARCH 14 FROM 4-8 PM. A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, March 15 at 10 AM at the funeral home. Ken will be laid to rest at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PKD Foundation at www.pkdcure.org.
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