Kenneth Frederick, 78, of 456 Summit Road, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 at his residence after a courageous two year battle with cancer.  

Born August 31, 1935 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Herbert and Lydia E. (Bigley) Frederick.

On October 5, 1956 in Smethport, he married Colyn (Hogue) Frederick, who survives. 

He attended school in Rew. 

For over 50 years, Mr. Frederick worked as a tile setter and marble installer. Two of his most noted jobs were for the mural on City Hall in Olean and The Bradford National Bank, which is now PNC Bank. When he retired, he was working for V.T. Galbo in Lancaster, NY.  

He loved hunting, cooking and woodworking.  

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Pattie (Steven) Newton of Rixford and Sharon (Dave) Confer, of Rew;  two sons Stephen (Linda) Frederick, of Bradford and Mark (Wendy) Frederick of Bradford; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Herbert (Shirley) Frederick of Bradford and Thomas (Jean) Frederick, of Olean and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Shirley Griffin and Betty Smith and and one brother, Glenn Frederick. 

Friends are invited to call from 3-5 & 7-9 PM, Sunday, August 24, 2014 in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. South Ave., where funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Monday, August 25, 2014 with Rev. Chris Terbush, Pastor of the First Wesleyan Church, officiating. Committal services and burial will follow in McKean Memorial Park.  Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the First Wesleyan Church or to the charity of the donor's choice. 

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com