Wayne Frankenstein of Zelienople was appointed as the new District Deputy Grand Master for the 26th Masonic District by Jay Smith, Right Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania, Jan. 12 at Harmony Lodge No. 429, Beaver Street.Frankenstein has been a member of Harmony Lodge No. 429, F&AM of Pennsylvania, Zelienople since October 1975.Frankenstein will represent the grand master to the 10 lodges in the 26th district as well as act as a his agent in all matters.The 26th Masonic District is comprised of Lodges in Butler, Grove City, Ellwood City, Enon Valley, New Castle, New Wilmington and Zelienople.He will oversee the Lodges’ programs, proceedings, audits and records and will provide advice and assistance as necessary.Frankenstein graduated from Seneca Valley High School in 1968 and is a 1972 graduate of Grove City College.He is part owner of Frankenstein Builder Supply in Zelienople.Frankenstein, his wife Susan and daughter Amanda live in Zelienople.New 2012 officers of Harmony Lodge No. 429 are:

Randy Herbe of Fombell as junior warden,

Donald Biertempel of Harmony as master of lodge,

Alan Duncan of Zelienople as senior warden,

Denis Bishop of Valencia as treasurer,

Brian Chips of Evans City as instructor,

Frank Morgan of Harmony as senior deacon,

Matthew Ohisson of Baden as junior deacon,

Paul George of Zelienople as tyler,

Timothy Evans of Cranberry Township as pursuivant,

Bruce Earhart of Wampum as senior master of ceremonies and

Kim Kelly of Prospect as junior master of ceremonies.