Saxonburg, Pa., farrier Frederick C. "Fred" Fritch passed away Nov. 14, 2018. He was 84.

Fritch was a farrier for 52 years, and was also a life-time member of the American Farrier's Association.

Friends of the family will be received Nov. 18, 2018 at the Fox Funeral Home Inc, Saxonburg, Pa. Services will be held the following day at the Zion U.M. Church. Internment will be at Mt. Airy Cemetery in Natrona Heights following the service. If you'd like to make a donation, please direct them to Zion U.M. Church.