Fred Loughner, 82, of Richeyville, PA passed away at home Sunday, June 9, 2019 following a brief, yet valiant battle with cancer with his loving family by his side.

He was born October 2, 1936 in Greensburg, PA a son of Mary and Steve Zavalydriga.

He was a proud graduate of Centerville High School's Class of 1955. During high school, he was a standout basketball player; even 40 years later he could sink a three-pointer better than athletes half his age.

Motivated by his impressive work ethic, he held various positions throughout his life. At times even holding two jobs at the same time. He was employed by Baker Chemical in New Jersey. He then moved to Ohio and began working as a foreman at Ford Motor Co. Eager to make it back to the area he loved, he returned to Richeyville in 1972. Until his retirement, he was employed by Birmingham Bolt Factory in Marianna, PA.

Unable to curb his strong work ethic, it was then he started his leather tooling business, The Leather Stop, Beallsville, PA. Always an entrepreneur, he then created with his wife, Barbara, their next business venture, Eagle Shirt Company. Together, they had a store in the Laurel Mall and traveled together selling their merchandise at events throughout the Midwest and the East Coast. During all of these occupations, he also specialized in carpentry, but really he was a jack of all trades and he mastered them all.

On January 21, 1984, he married his soul mate, Barbara Tenney Loughner who survives.

After finally deciding to "really" retire, his hobbies included gardening, collecting gas station memorabilia, and serving as his great granddaughters' personal breakfast chef every morning before school.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Lillian "Laye" Gill, and his brother Russell R. Loughner who lost his life while courageously fighting for this country during WW II.

In addition to his loving wife, left to cherish his memory and remember his unconditional love and unmatched strength are his children Russell Loughner (Donna) of Brinklow, MD; Dara Jones (Gregg) of Annapolis, MD; Kristi Cola (Tony) of Potomac, MD; and Dylan Lamp (Molly) of Richeyville, PA; grandchildren Oleg, Kayla and Kyle Loughner; Nastia and Parker Jones; Sami, Allie and AJ Cola; Keira, Kalli, and Kohen Frederick Lamp. Also grieving this incredible loss is his four legged companion, Sissy.

Friends will be received Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd. 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA where Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 14, 2019 at 12:30 PM with Pastor Ed Pope officiating. Interment will follow in Taylor Cemetery. .