Frank Anthony Bogden
U.S. Army veteran was retired coal miner
Frank Anthony “Sinno” Bogden, 67, of Waynesburg, formerly of Davistown, died Monday, November 18, 2013, in his home.
He was born March 29, 1946, in Crucible, a son of the late Alexander and Anna Balog Bogden.
Mr. Bogden was a graduate of Carmichaels High School.
He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and was a member of American Legion Post 400 in Carmichaels.
On April 5, 1969, he married Patricia Morris Bogden, who survives.
Mr. Bogden was a retired coal miner. He worked in Consolidated Coal Humphrey No. 7 Mine, and was a member of United Mine Workers of America Local 1058.
He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Waynesburg.
Mr. Bogden enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of National Rifle Association, Mt. Morris Sportsman Club, Waynesburg Sportsman Club and Marianna Sportsman Club.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of 44 years, are three sons, Frank Bogden Jr. (Mary) of Morgantown, W.Va., Brian Bogden (Lisa) of Mt. Morris and Brad Bogden (Amy) of Asheboro, N.C.; five grandchildren, Madison, Brian Jr., Rocky, Brianna and Lynol Bogden; a brother, Edward Bogden of Rices Landing; three sisters, Shirley Mutton of Missouri, Clara Seeno of Las Vegas, Nev., and Louise DeCreval of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two brothers, Alexander “Sonny” Bogden and Phillip “Bobo” Bogden; and five sisters, Gertrude Gongolski, Delores Aftanas, Josephine Woodhall, Frances Gardner and Dorothy Luzio.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Behm Funeral Homes Inc., 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, where a blessing service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 22, with the Rev. Richard J. Thompson officiating. Interment to follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township. Graveside military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 400 and the U.S. Army.
Condolences may be offered at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.