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Robert L. Frost

By Joshua Smith

Attica - Robert L. Frost, 93 of Tonawanda, formerly of Attica,  passed away on Thursday (June 13, 2024) at his home under the care of Hospice Buffalo and his family.

Mr. Frost was born February 12, 1931 in Buffalo, a son of the late Jack and Olive (Woods) Frost.

Bob was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Attica and was most recently supporting St. John's United Church of Christ in Buffalo, although he was unable to physically attend. He enjoyed poetry, reading, history, and especially learning everything he could about President Lincoln.

Mr. Frost served his country honorably with the United States Air Force and was a New York State Trooper.

Robert is the husband of the late Veronica (Schum) Frost who passed away in 2022 and whom he missed very much.

Surviving are his nieces and nephews, Katrina (Christian Carydis) Uhly, Laura (John Swinton) Uhly, Diana (Brett) Shirley, William (Ann) Schonerock, Sharon (Jay) Anderson, Elisa Frost, Geoffrey Frost, Loni (Will) Orlet, Patty (Gene) Naujock, and Ernest Nelson; sister-in law, Catherine T.(George) Uhly; and brother-in-law, Thomas R. Schum. Several great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

He is preceded in death by his siblings, Franklin Frost, Ernest Nelson, and Pauline Hill; nephew, John Nelson.

There will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend Bob's graveside service in St. Vincent's Cemetery, Exchange Street in Attica, on July 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo or St. John's United Church of Christ.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Marley Funeral Home, 135 Main Street in Attica. Please share a message of condolence with the family at www.marleyfuneralhome.com.

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