John F. Freed Jr.

Born Jan. 1, 1947, in Lewistown, he was a son of the late John F. and Janet (Wagner) Freed Sr. His wife, Patricia E. (Stringer) Freed, preceded him in death on April 19, 2025.

Also preceding him in death was a son, Roy R. Freed; a granddaughter, Amber Freed and a brother, Charles Freed.

Surviving are: six children, Dawn Michael, of Burnham, Denise Freed (Danny Groce), of Honey Grove, James Freed (Denise), of Lewistown, John Freed III (Jen), of S.C., Shawn Freed (Julie Stydinger), of Belleville, Jonathan Freed (Amanda Berrier), of McVeytown; two stepsons, Scott Stringer (Susan), of McVeytown, Stacey Williams, of Lewistown; five siblings, Millard àFredá Freed, of Mifflintown, Gary Freed of McClure, Leonard Freed of Lewistown, Robert Freed of Huntingdon, Cheryl âMissyã Tome, of York; 26 grandchildren and their families.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served from 1966 to 1968.

John was a mechanic and carpenter, having worked at Junction Auto Wreckers and Marlette Homes before retirement.

He attended Pine Glen Alliance Church.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Harshbarger Funeral Home, 3 South Market St., McVeytown, with Pastor Kurtis Swisher officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinsonás Foundation, 1350 Broadway, Ste.1530, New York, NY 10018, or online at www.parkinson.org.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.harshbarger funeralhome.com