Frederick

Richard C. Frederick, 56, of Oakland died Sunday at UPMC Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born Aug. 1, 1951, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William J. and Mae Stanley Frederick.

He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Mr. Frederick was a home appliance repairman, carpenter and general handyman. He loved to collect and fix various items. He also was an artist, creatively sketching and drawing collages.

He was the brother of Wilma J. Galliker of Johnstown, Gladys R. Shorr of Washington state and Michele L. (James) Shotton of Houston, Texas, and cousin of Janice A. (Ronald) Ewing of Valencia. Also surviving is his dear friend, Shelly Benjamin of Carnegie.

<B>FREDERICK</B> — At the request of the family, services and burial for Richard C. Frederick, who died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, are private.Donations may be made to the to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.Arrangements are entrusted to <B>Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Service</B>, Bakerstown.Online condolences or tributes may be submitted at www.schellhaasfh.com.