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Frank L. Wright, 83, of Harrisburg passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at his home.
Frank was born on Sept. 6, 1940, in Mifflintown, Juniata County, PA. He was the eldest son of the late Frank E. and Edna (Landis) Wright. His beloved wife, Sharon S. Wright, whom he married on August 17, 1963, preceded him in death, on October 18, 1991. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William K. Wright. He was the last of his immediate family, and the next to the last of the twenty-nine grandchildren of his paternal grandparents, the late Frank B. and Berthelda (Kennedy) Wright. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Frank was a 1958 graduate of Juniata Joint High School. In 1962, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the Pennsylvania State University, and, in 1965, he graduated with a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1965 through 1971,and was honorably discharged as a Specialist Fifth Class.
He had been engaged in the private practice of law in Harrisburg for 55 years, and was a former assistant district attorney of Dauphin County. He was a member of the Pennsylvania and Dauphin County Bar Associations, and a member of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association and the Estate Planning Council of Central Pennsylvania.
Mr. Wright had been a member of the board of directors of First Community Financial Corporation and it's wholly-owned subsidiary, The First National Bank of Mifflintown, now Pennian Bank, for twenty years, and was currently a director emeritus thereof.
He was a member and elder of Paxton Presbyterian Church, Paxtang, where he had served as a member of the session, the stewardship and finance ministry, the board of trustees and various church committees.
Frank was also a member of the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, which he had served as a director, treasurer, and chairman of the administrative department and as a member of various operating committees. He had been a member of the Lower Paxton Business and Professional Association, the Rotary Club of Harrisburg, and the Polyclinic Medical Center Consulate.
He was a life member of the Penn State Alumni Association, a former member and president of the Penn State Alumni Cub of Greater Harrisburg, and a member of the Nittany Lion Club, the Penn State Wrestling Club and the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club.
Mr. Wright was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and it's Hershey Region, the Classic Car Club of America, the Horseless Carriage Club of America and it's Susquehanna Valley Region, and was a life member of the Williams Grove Old Timers and the Eastern Museum of Motor racing. He had been a member of the national Wildlife Federation and an adult member of The Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Association.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Paxton Presbyterian Churchyard Cemetery, 3500 Sharon Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111. In keeping with Frank's wishes there will be no viewing, visitation or memorial service.
Memorial contributions may be designated for breast cancer needs and may be made in memory of Sharon S. Wright to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown.
Online Condolences and Tributes can be shared with the family at www.brownfuneralhomesinc.com.