Frederick Mark Emigh

Frederick Mark Emigh, 71 of Slippery Rock, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Grove City Medical Center after a courageous 3-week battle with Covid.
Born December 21, 1949 in Colver, PA, he was the son of the late Saul and Marjorie Isobel (Reighard) Emigh.
He was affiliated with GraceWay Community Church, Butler, PA.
He attended Butler Area Schools and the Butler County Community College.
Frederick was employed as a Police Officer for over 25 years retiring as the Chief of Police from Slippery Rock Borough on January 20, 2009. Prior to becoming a Police Officer, Frederick was employed as a welder for Pullman Standard for 15 years. He was a Pennsylvania Certified DUI Instructor for the Butler Alcohol Countermeasures Program for 30 years.
His memberships include, National Association for The Chiefs of Police, American Legion Post 393, Member of the Moose Lodge #64 and a life member of the Elks Lodge #170, Victory Lodge No 272 F&AM, Lifetime member of NRA, Syria Shriners, AASR Valley of New Castle, The Pennsylvania DUI Association, long standing member of the Masons and the Slippery Rock Sportsman Club. He was an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Parks and Recreation Env/Edu for many years in law enforcement. Fred was the recipient of two Senate Citations resulting from his tireless work for Butler County MADD Chapter and also received the Christopher Geist Award.
Left to cherish his memory is, LaLanda Emigh-Stromp, his beloved wife of 23 years along with his treasured pets; Lil’ Bit, Snowy, Spooky, Shadow, Miss Polly Grey, Leo, and Miss Kitty.
Also surviving are his sisters: Marjorie (George) Yost, Joyce (Bob) Moore, brother: Bob (Jeryl) Emigh. Niece: Rebecca (Jeff) Daw, Nephews: David (Amy) Goslaw, Stephen (Kimberly) Goslaw, Jared, Zachary, Nathan (Nakia) Emigh, Great nieces, Brittany Myers, Rachel and Rebecca Goslaw and Madison Daw, Great Nephews: Garett (Becca) Goslaw, and Christopher (Freya) Daw, and great great niece and nephew Harper Grace Daw, and Rowan Everett Myers.
Our hearts are broken and our world has been greatly diminished by his untimely death. Still, we have been immeasurably blessed by having been a part of his life. Fred was a friend to all. He was known for his kind heart and gentle spirit. His heart of gold was generous to a fault. Fred’s life touched many. He will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to have known him.
Family and friends will be received Wednesday June 2, 2021 from 5-7 PM at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc. 124 E. North Street, Butler, PA where a Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM with Dr. David West officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Fred’s memory by doing a kind deed for others. Start with a smile or call someone you have not reached out to lately. Forgive someone who has done you wrong. Make someone smile. He would love that. Memorial Contributions in Memory of Frederick can be made to: Orphans of the Storm, 11878 State Route 85 East, P.O. Box 838, Kittanning, PA 16201 or Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, 5705 Grant Creek Road, Missoula, Montana 59808 or Scottish Rite Charities, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington MA 02421.