Frank R. Rowe

When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me, remember the love that we have shared, and that will comfort thee….Our loving husband, father, grandpa and friend, Frank R. Rowe, 78, of Orwell Hill (RR 1, Rome, Pa) passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning, December 6, 2010 following a brief period of declining health. Frank was born on October 2, 1932 in Mercur, Pa a son of the late Howard and Bernice (Ruger) Rowe and step son of the late James Camp. He proudly served his country during the Korean War, serving in France and Germany. On October 5, 1957, Frank married Sarah "Sally" Frisbie and together they shared 53 wonderful years together. In 1970, Frank and Sally started working together on the Frisbie farm which they owned and operated until their retirement in 1998. Following their retirement, they enjoyed camping with the Mt. Laurel Camping Club. In addition, he also enjoyed singing and listening to gospel music, spending time with his grandchildren, and people watching while Sally shopped. Frank and Sally were devoted members of the Orwell Bible Church. Frank also served on the board and oversaw the grounds at the Home Textile Museum. Frank is survived by his wife Sally Rowe; daughters and sons-in-law: Linda and Scott Berry of Rome, Pa; Diane and Nasim Insari of Ashburn, Va; Carol and Bob Peyer of Liverpool, NY; grandchildren: Amanda (Marcus) Zimmer of Endwell, NY; Nicole Berry of Rome, Pa; Shahana and Ramaan Insari of Ashburn, Va; Jordan and Jenna Peyer of Liverpool, NY; a great granddaughter Gracie Zimmer of Endwell, NY; brother and sister-in-law: Gerald and Linda Rowe of Ulster, Pa; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Levi and Florence Frisbie of Vestal, NY; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law: Flora Russell of Rome, Pa; Mary (Bill) Pease of Port Crane, NY; Jean Rowe of Sayre, Pa; several nieces, nephews and their families also survive. Frank was preceded in death by his parents and step father; Howard Rowe; Bernice and James Camp; brothers: Floyd, Thurston, Ernest, and Eldon Rowe. Funeral services and a celebration of Frank's life will be held on Thursday, December 9th at 11 am at the Orwell Bible Church, with Pastor Richard Vieldhouse, officiating. Interment will follow in the Orwell Cemetery. A period of visitation and time of sharing memories will be held this evening, December 8th from 6 to 8 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. Memories and condolences may also be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Flowers will be provided by the family and memorial contributions may be directed to Memorial Hospice, One Hospital Dr., Towanda, PA 18848; the Orwell Bible Church, RR 1, Box 142A, Rome, PA 18837 or HOPS Ambulance, RR 1, Box 280, Rome, PA 18837 in loving memory of Frank R. Rowe.