MARONE – Frank C., 96, of Hollsopple, died February 7, 2022 at his home. Born April 18, 1925 in Hollsopple. Son of Joseph and Mary (Hash) Marone. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Irene “Pinky” (Capazze) Marone; sons, Dana “Dunnie”, Jeffrey and Barry “Coey” Marone and sisters, Elsie, Alma, Sarah and Lucy. Survived by son, Dennis and wife Kelly; daughters-in-law, Sandy Marone and Kathy Marone; 14 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Frank was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He was part of a book called “The Far Shore” which was about WWII veterans stationed in France. He was very proud of his service and would often carry the book with him. He believed in helping others and was always doing something for the community. He was instrumental in getting water back to the residents of Hollsopple following the 1977 flood. He single-handedly built a walking bridge across the creek below his house so children didn’t have to walk on the main road to catch the school bus at the community center. He erected a stone in memory of Dr. Grazier, a long-time physician in Hollsopple, at the Hollsopple Community Center. He was also instrumental in helping Conemaugh Township gain ownership of the land in Hollsopple where the baseball diamonds are today. Frank was the past Commander of the Hollsopple VFW and was influential in getting a new building built to house the organization where it is located today. A member of Bethel United Methodist Church and a life member of Hollsopple Fire Dept. He was a former coal miner and employee of Johnny Jax Garment Factory in Hollsopple. Frank was also an avid woodworker and he could fix just about anything. Viewing from 2-4 & 6-8PM Thursday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 109 Church Road, Davidsville where a service will be held 11AM Friday with Pastor Sarah Adkins presiding. Interment Custer Cemetery with military honors by Somerset County Honor Guard. To express condolences, order flowers or plant a memorial tree, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.