Thursday, January 5, 2017 8:50 am

Francis Philip "Frank" Cascino, age 81 of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016.

Frank was born April 2, 1935 in Johnstown, PA and was a son of the late Vince and Angelina Arnone Cascino. He was a lifelong Catholic and served his country honorably in the United States Army. Frank worked as a law enforcement officer and later retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections with 25 years' service. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, and grandfather and was an avid golfer.

Survivors include his wife, Constance Cascino, son, Jeff Cascino (Jamie) of Boyertown, PA, two daughters, Michele Ridge (Sean) of Potomac, Maryland, Kelli Ostrow (Lee) of Silver Spring, MD, step-son, Patrick Cline of Southlake, TX, two step-daughters, Carolee Clark of Lancaster, PA, Kimberly Cline of Colleyville, TX, a sister, Lena DeRose of Maple Shade, NJ. There are 13 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and extended family members, Sarah and Chris Weeks and their children.

Funeral services were held at Padgett and King Chapel with Deacon Andy Cilone officiating. Memorials may be made to your local Salvation Army (give.salvationarmy.org)

The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.