Obituaries

Laurence F. "Fritz" Andresen, Sr.

Laurence F. “Fritz” Andresen, Sr., 87, of Steubenville died Sunday October 12, 2008 at Trinity West ER.  He was born May 16, 1921 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Laurence and Barbara McDonaugh Andresen.  Fritz was a WW II Navy veteran and retired as a weigh master from Conrail Railroad after 45 years of service.  He was a member of St. Peter Church and an avid bowler.  Preceding Fritz in death was a brother James Andresen.  Surviving are his loving wife Regina V. Hayman Andresen, with whom he has shared 73 wonderful years; son Laurence F. “Butch” (Sue) Andresen, Jr., of Andover, OH; daughter Regina B. (Bob) Coppa of Wintersville, OH; brother Joseph R. “Ray” (Alice) Andresen of Steubenville, OH; seven grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where a service will be held Thursday 11 a.m. with Fr. Charles Mascolino officiating.  Burial at. Mt. Calvary Cemetery. 

Date of Death: October 12, 2008