Roy Frederick Prentice Sr.

Roy Frederick Prentice, Sr., 77, of Philipsburg, PA, died on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at his home.

Born on April 2, 1949, in Philipsburg, PA, Roy was the son of the late Mike Prentice & Josephine H. (Timchak) Prentice. He married Carol A. (Mayes) Prentice on April 20, 1979 in Bryn Mawr, PA. Carol survives at home.

Roy was of the Catholic Faith. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. Roy was also a life member of the Hope Fire Co. #2 in Philipsburg, PA, a life member of LOOMoose #97 in Clearfield, PA, a life member of the VFW #3450 in Philipsburg, PA, and a member of the Centrel Districk Firemen’s Association.

He was a retired Laborer from Penn State University.

Roy was a 1968 graduate from the P.O. High School.

He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Roy also loved Dart League and spending time with his grandchildren.

Roy was preceded in death only by his parents.

In addition to his wife, Carol, Roy is survived by a daughter, Sarah Prentice & her partner Andrew Golightley of Grassflat, PA; two sons, Roy Frederick “R.J.” Prentice, Jr. of Philipsburg, PA, and John Joseph “Jay” Prentice & his wife Melissa of Altoona, PA; a brother, Michael L. Prentice of Osceola Mills, PA; and two grandchildren, Kolson and Nola.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC, Osceola Mills is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice.

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