Fred J. Caster II

Fred J. Caster, II, 89, of Elizabeth, died Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Forward Township on December 1, 1934, he was the son of the late Fred J. and Lillian (Collins) Caster.

Fred was a mechanic and also worked for Volkswagen. He was an avid hunter and loved reading. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his son Fred J. Caster III (Jennifer) of Forward Township; daughters, Chris A. Pierce of Fayette City and Cindy Strotman (Craig) of Akiak, AK; grandchildren, Tyler (Brandi) Peroney, Ashleigh Peroney, Jacob Strotman, Isaac (Alyx) Strotman, Anthony Sayles and Cole Pierce (Lindsey Manko); great grandson, Archer Peroney; sisters, Janet Ufko of Punta Gorda, FL and Florence Shoemaker of Huntingdon, PA; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Ufko Caster; brothers, Howard, William, Frank and Harry Caster; and sisters, Dorothy Paquet and Dolores Spinneweber.

Friends will be received on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com  

Family and friends are asked to meet on Friday at 10 a.m. for the interment at Round Hill Cemetery.