Tyrone “Ty” D. Freed, 59, of Wampum, passed away on January 31st, 2025, with his sister Lynn by his side following a brief battle with cancer.
He was born in Beaver Falls on January 24th, 1966, a son of the late Morris D. and Barbara A. (Golnik) Freed, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, George A. Freed and his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by a daughter, Courtney Uebelacker of Patterson Township, a son, Matthew Uebelacker of Patterson Township, three siblings, Morris D. (Sherri) Freed, Jr. of Orlando, Florida, Lynn (Jody) Fleener of Wampum, and Robert L. (Donna) Freed, Sr. of Ellwood City, and the mother of his children, Tammi Uebelacker, his nieces and nephews: Sandy Freed, Corey (Anna) Freed, Casey (Eric) Bolton, Robert James March III, Crystal (Jeremy) Tate, Ashley (Matthew) Bennett, Nick (Sarah) March, Robert Freed, Jr., Chris Freed, Mike Rambo and Jessica Freed; as well as his dog, Barkley.
Tyrone grew up attending the Nazarene Church, New Galilee and was a truck driver for many years. Tyrone spent his days embracing nature through hunting, fishing, and quad riding, always seeking adventure with a smile on his face. His love for camping with his family brought him peace and he loved animals. He will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the woods, on the trails, and in the hearts of all who knew him.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, February 8th from 2 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 4 p.m. in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton. Pastor Thomas P. Bonomo will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001 or to the J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton, 15066.
A luncheon will follow at his sister Lynn’s home.
His family would like to thank the staff at Providence Healthcare and Rehab. A special thank you to Monica for her kindness and guidance. A thank you also goes out to the CNA’s on Floor 2-B, Ariel and Heidi for their care and compassion.