Frank Harrison Mong, 76, of Butler, formerly of Karns City, a retired Chicora area general contractor, passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family at UPMC Passavant late Monday evening, May 25, 2026.
Frank was born in Grove City on May 22, 1950. He was the son of the late Leroy W. and Lois Graham Mong.
He was a 1969 graduate of Grove City High School and attended Grove City College on a basketball scholarship. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Butler. Frank was a long time member of the Chicora Moose Lodge. He was a skilled carpenter and had been employed by M.J. “Toby” Fennell Contracting in Chicora for 20 years. Frank purchased the business in 1993 and operated it until his retirement in 2009. He was well trusted and highly respected among his customers for many years.
Frank was an avid hunter and enjoyed visiting Toby’s camp in Marienville and his brother-in-law’s camp in Tionesta. He looked forward to spending Winters with his wife at Surfside Beach, South Carolina. Frank most especially enjoyed spending time with his sons and grandson.
Surviving is his wife, Joyce E. Faulconbridge Mong, whom he married at Grace United Methodist Church in Grove City on June 3, 1972. Also surviving is a son, Darin G. Mong of Karns City. He was affectionately “Pap” to his grandson, Trevor, whom he adored. He is also survived by eight nieces and nephews and their spouses; his brothers-in-law, Ken Faulconbridge of Hermitage and Don Faulconbridge of Grove City.
In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by a son, Kevin L. Mong, who passed away on November 10, 2025, three brothers and three sisters-in-law.
Friends will be received at the First United Methodist Church, 1802 North Main St. Ext., Butler from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28. A memorial service will follow from the church at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. David Janz, Senior Church Pastor, officiating. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow the service. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sandy Lake. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chicora Fire Department, PO Box F, Chicora, PA 16025. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.
