Business & Merchant
- Last Updated on Thursday, 01 August 2013 04:36
A local man who provided vision and leadership to Monongahela Valley Hospital and its predecessor hospitals for nearly 45 years was honored by more than 150 staff, friends and family when the fountain on the Carroll Twp. campus was dedicated in his memory.
.jpg) Mrs. Fran Frye, Monongahela Valley Hospital president and CEO Louis J. Panza Jr. and MVH Board of Trustees Chairman John D. Fry stand near the plaque they unveiled to more than 150 friends and family dedicating MVH’s fountain to Mrs. Frye’s late husband Joseph. Mr. Frye served the hospital health system for 45 years.
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The late Joseph U. Frye, of Monongahela, was a valued leader of the health care system since 1968, 10 years before the present MVH opened its doors. He was elected chairman of the Mon-Vale Health Resources’ Board in 1985 and served until 1991 when he was elected chairman of the hospital’s Board of Trustees. His term as chairman of the Trustees concluded in 1996, but he provided insight and guidance to the health system by remaining a member of both boards until his death.
Mr. Panza, Mr. Frye’s wife Fran, and MVH Board of Trustees Chairman John D. Fry unveiled the cast bronze plaque, which reads, “This fountain is dedicated to the memory of Joseph Urli Frye, our friend and colleague who served as a trustee July 1, 1968 to July 9, 2012 — forever in our thoughts.”
The late Mr. Frye’s leadership extended beyond the hospital. As president of Frye Construction, Inc., and Frye Home Center in Monongahela, he was a successful businessman. Additionally, as a member and officer of various civic, professional and development organizations over the years, he was a respected community leader.
Mr. Panza, Mr. Frye’s wife Fran, and MVH Board of Trustees Chairman John D. Fry unveiled the cast bronze plaque, which reads, “This fountain is dedicated to the memory of Joseph Urli Frye, our friend and colleague who served as a trustee July 1, 1968 to July 9, 2012 — forever in our thoughts.”
The late Mr. Frye’s leadership extended beyond the hospital. As president of Frye Construction, Inc., and Frye Home Center in Monongahela, he was a successful businessman. Additionally, as a member and officer of various civic, professional and development organizations over the years, he was a respected community leader.
