Frank M. Scrano


Frank M. Scrano, 95, of Madera, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 at 6:00 PM at Knickerbocker Villa, Clearfield.

Frank was born in Madera, on May 24, 1919, a son of the late Fred and Felicia (Nardo) Scrano.

He was a 1937 graduate of the former Madera High School and received a degree of Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1942.

Frank served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy during WW II aboard the USS Intrepid in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater.

He was employed as a Civil Engineer & Project Manager at John H. Casey Co. of Pittsburgh for 39 years. In 1974, Frank was awarded the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania Life Saving Award for saving a man's life at the Kinzua Dam.

Frank was a parishioner of the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Madera; a member of the Madera MOOSE Lodge #1172; Life member Houtzdale American Legion; a member of the Clearfield S.O.I; Philipsburg Elks 1173; a member of the former Madera VFW .

He is survived by a sister-in-law, Jean Scrano of Clearfield and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by 8 siblings; Fredora Mariani, Flora Bergh, Salvador Scrano, Fred "Fritz" Scrano, Frances Scrano, Dahlia Lloyd, Anthony "Foster" Scrano and Faustine "Petty" McDonald.

Frank enjoyed cooking, especially Italian dishes. He was a generous, kind and helpful person.

Friends will be received on Friday, Oct. 17 from 4-8 PM and on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8:30 - 9:30 AM at the Kruise Funeral Home, Inc Madera.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ The King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10:00 AM with Fr. Marc J. Solomon as celebrant.

Interment will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Madera. Military Honors will be accord by the Houtzdale American Legion Honor Guard.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donors choice. Condolences maybe sent to: condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com.

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