Frederick James Schneider

Frederick James Schneider, 62, of Washington, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010, in the Washington Hospital. He was born September 22, 1947, in Washington, a son of the late Donald and Ann Morris Schneider. Mr. Schneider was a Senior Purchasing Agent at Ferro Corporation, where he worked for 33 years. He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Western Pennsylvania Archaeological Society and Washington County Historical Society, where he had served as president, and Friends of Colonial Williamsburg. He also was a volunteer at the LeMoyne House. Mr. Schneider was involved with the Brigade of the American Revolution, a group that recreates the life and times of the common soldier during the American War for Independence. During re-enactments, he represented a surgeon in the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment. In addition to American history, Mr. Schneider loved music. On April 12, 1969, he married Kathleen Sommer, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Heather (Patrick) Maloney of Bethel Park, and a brother, Daniel “Pudge” Schneider of Washington. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Friday in Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington. Additional visitation will be held in the church from11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the hour of service, Saturday, March 6th, with Rev. Karen Stevenson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 550 South Main Street, Washington, PA 15301; Washington County Historical Society, 49 East Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301; or Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania, 1158 Dutilh Road Mars, PA 16046.