Chiefton native Frank Tiano passes away

Frank Tiano, one of 11 children born in Chiefton to Anthony and Rose Iaquinto Tiano, passed away Monday, December 5.

Frank’s wife, Beulah Riley Tiano, survives. They lived in Fairmont and were married 69 years.

Frank’s obituary:

Frank M. Tiano, 91, of Fairmont passed away Monday morning December 5, 2016 at the Tygart Center. He was born in Chiefton on March 16, 1925 son of the late Anthony and Rose Iaquinto Tiano.

Frank retired from Schwerman Trucking as a truck driver. He was veteran and served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid Mountaineer fan and especially a devoted East Fairmont High School football fan.  He enjoyed the East-West Rivalry every year. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Frank was a kind, caring and devoted family man. He had a great sense of humor, a wonderful smile, and loved to make people laugh. He loved to tell stories about growing up during the Depression. He always spoke about how he sold newspapers when he was young in front of Hartley’s Department Store, and swimming in the Monongahela River. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed.

Frank is survived by his wife of almost 69 years Beulah Riley Tiano of Fairmont, and his daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Mark Secure of Fairmont. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jenny and Anthony Secure of Fairmont, who were one of the greatest joys of his life. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Pete, John, Sammy Tiano, Katy Cavrich, Mary Bilotta, Rosetta Simcic, Julie Barile, Louise DeBlasio, Frances Miller and Benny Tiano at infancy.

Friends may call at the Ross Funeral Home 801 Fairmont Avenue Fairmont on Thursday December 8, 2016 from 4-8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Maryland Avenue with Fr. Walter M. Jagela as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

A vigil service led by Sr. Stella Cronauer will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 P.M. at the funeral home.  

Condolences may be sent to www.rossfh.com .