Claude W. Frishette, 78, of Moundsville, W.Va., died Monday, June 15, 1998, in Wheeling, W.Va. He was a retired employee of American Electric Power. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was married to Edith K. Thaxton, who is deceased. Surviving are a son, Bill Frishette of Carroll, Ohio; two daughters, Judy Wright of West Alexander and Jan Pest of Moundsville; a sister, Eva King of Sun Valley, Calif.; nd eight grandchildren. Frances Bexfield of St. Clairsville, Ohio, was his special friend. Deceased are an infant son and daughter; and a sister, Pauline Lovell. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Wednesday, June 17, 1998Claude W. Frishette
Navy veteran retired from American Electric Power
He was born April 3, 1920, in Charleston, W.Va., a son of Forrest R. and Idell Bolden Frishette.