Russell J. Fritz

Russell J. Fritz, of Clairton, passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 69.

He was the beloved husband of 48 of Terry (Norgren) Fritz; loving father of Kristy Fritz, Danielle (Adam) Yoest, and Russell J. Fritz, II; adoring Pop-Pop of Deven Fritz, Anthony Pruitt, Alexia Pruitt, Aleecia Pruitt, Kaylie Payne, Brayden Yoest, Saige Yoest, and Sierra Yoest; son of the late Raymond H. and Muriel (Mellor) Fritz; brother of Charlie (Kathryn) Fritz, and the late Donna Rae (the late Mike) Koutsoliou and Robbin Fritz; brother-in-law of Von Snyir, Mickey (Bob) Fekety, Kim Norgren, and the late Patti Holland; also survived by generations of nieces and nephews; and son-in-law, Elliot Pruitt.

He worked as an insurance salesman, and loved to restore vehicles and tinker in the garage in his spare time. His sense of humor was unparalleled, and his family dubbed him the King of Dad Jokes. Russell's love of sports led him to be very involved in his children's teams, and he was always ready with new stats from the Pirates and Steelers.  

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2-4 & 6-8 PM, at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, PA 15120, where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 8, at 10 AM. Memorial contributions in Russell's name may be made to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (theaftd.org). Condolences may be left at www.swgfuneralhome.com.

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