Francis A. "Frank" Seitam

Francis A. "Frank" Seitam, 87, of Buffalo Twp., passed away on Friday, August 19th, surrounded by his family, at his residence. Frank was born in Freeport, on April 28, 1935, a son of the late Domenica (Burlando) and George Mario Seitam. He was a 1952 graduate of Freeport Area High School. He also graduated from Saint Vincent College and received his Master’s in music from IUP. Frank served his country in the U.S. Army. After returning from the Army, Frank taught music at Freeport Area High School for 10 years. He then worked as a music teacher for Butler School District for 37 years and gave private lessons. Frank was a man of faith and a member of Evangel Heights Church in Sarver. He was active in the church ministries and enjoyed sharing his faith with others. Frank enjoyed community activities. He was the director of the Kittanning Firemen's Band for many years. He also was the co-founder of QAM. He enjoyed Notre Dame football, the outdoors and hunting, exercising, and telling bad jokes. Frank is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois M. (Ebig) Seitam; two daughters, Kathy (Gary) Astor, of New Kensington, and Margie (Barry) Gregory, of Freeport; son, Dan (Sharon) Seitam, of Oakmont; grandchildren, Stephen Nacy, Jeremy (Sara) Astor, Julianne (Matt) Kline, Megan (Ashton) Saunders, Joshua Gregory, and Stephen (Kimberly) Sweat; great-grandchildren, Austin (Kelsie), Emily, Erin, Shawn, Ashton, Sebastian, Owen, Esmond, Anna, Jacob; and great-great-grandchild, Harper. He is also survived by his brother, Douglas (Grace) Seitam, of South Buffalo Twp., sister, Patricia Davis, of Natrona Heights, and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Donna Marie Nagy, brother Albert "Bud" Seitam, 2 grandchildren Corey & Robin Sweat and great-grandson, Justin Sweat. At Frank's request, there will be no public visitation, funeral services, and burial will be private.  The family has asked that no flowers or trees be purchased in Frank's memory.  His wish was that all  memorial contributions may be made to Evangel Heights Food Ministry "Filled with Hope" at 120 Beale Road, Sarver, PA 16055.

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