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Thomas Friters

Thomas Ted Friters, 73, of Chapmanville, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in his home with his family at his side.

Born on March 27, 1950, in Butler, he was the son of the late Ted and Sophia (Stanek) Friters.

In 1971 he married the former Susan Welsh; she survives.

Tom was a 1968 graduate of Karns City High School. He was the former owner of Petrolia Kwik Mart. He also was the manager of the Coldwell Banker real estate office in Butler.

Left to cherish Tom's memory along with his wife, Sue, are his children, Ashley Ernst and her husband, Matthew, of Landenberg, Pa. and Joshua Friters and his wife, Sara, of Chapmanville, Pa.; his grandchildren, Avery, Skylar and Zoey Ernst and Jacob and Emma Friters; and his sister, Christine Sedano and her husband, Jesus, of San Antonio, Texas.

FRITERS — As per his wishes, no public services will be held for Thomas Ted Friters, who died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.

Arrangements for Tom's are under the care of the RYAN M. WARREN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 33353 N. Main St., Townville, Pa.

Memorial contributions can be made in Tom's memory to AseraCare Hospice at the Amedisys Foundation, 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Thomas's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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