Frederick G. Stees

YORK – Frederick G. Stees, 66, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at York Hospital. A celebration of life tribute service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 PM Saturday at the Funeral Chapel. Born May 21, 1949 in York a son of the late M. Edward and Edwina (Motter) Stees, he was a 1967 graduate of York Suburban High School and a 1972 graduate of University of Akron. Fred was a talented athlete and played football in high school and ran track in college. As a young adult he earned the prestigious Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow, and Silver Beaver awards with Boy Scouts of America. He also stayed active as a volunteer with BSA throughout his life. Fred managed Yorkco Beverage for the past six years. Prior to working at Yorkco, Fred worked many years as an Engineer in Charlotte, NC. He was a Steelers and Panthers football fan, member of NRA and WMTF&S Assoc. and an avid shooter. Fred also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Mr. Stees is survived by his sister, Georgia S. and husband Jeffrey Folkenroth of York; a nephew, Matt Folkenroth of Dallastown; an aunt, Jane Reich of York; several cousins; and the love of his life, Jane M. Parkin of York. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to York Cancer Patient Help Fund, c/o York Health Foundation, 50 N. Duke St., 2nd Fl., York, PA 17401 or to Boy Scouts of America, 2139 White St., York, PA 17404.