Fred M. Essis's obituary , Passed away on March 3, 2023 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Fred M. Essis

June 16, 1940 - March 3, 2023 (82 years old)

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Fred M. Essis's obituary , Passed away on March 3, 2023 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jesse H Geigle Funeral Home

Share

Fred M. Essis

June 16, 1940 - March 3, 2023 (82 years old)

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Fred M. Essis Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Fred M. Essis (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), born in Bluefield, West Virginia, who passed away on March 3, 2023 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brothers, Mussellum and Sam; and his parents, Michael and Jaleelah Essis. He is survived by: his wife Katrina; his children, Janet Issis (John), Joni Essis Gildea (Cornelius), Joseph F. Essis (Joanne), June Essis (Edward), Katherine Shunnarah (late Victor) and Kim Valencia (Joseph); his grandchildren, Odeh Issis (Katie), Janelle Issis (Jeffrey), Erika Vasha (Aaron), Justine Gildea, Cameron Gildea, Martin Gildea, Jaclyn Essis, Frederick Essis (Rebecca), Joshua Essis, Jullian Essis, Jonathan Essis, Audrey Essis, Addison Devine, Morgan Devine, Edward J. Devine Jr., George Shunnarah, Alexandria Shunnarah, Angelina Shunnarah, Gregory Shunnarah, Gabrielle Valencia, Katrina Valencia and Isabella Valencia; his great grandchildren, Alice and Frances Issis; and his siblings, Frank and Nellie. He is also survived by many loving nephews and nieces, extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial donation in Fred's Honor can be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 or to St. Katherine Drexel Church, 1 Peter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 or to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jesse H Geigle Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Fred M. Essis.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Fred M. Essis’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Wed

Mar 08

Viewing

Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home
2100 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Thu

Mar 09

Viewing

St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church
1 Peter Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Thu

Mar 09

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church
1 Peter Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Fred M. Essis and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help