James Russell Frederick, 70, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Russell J. and Jean L. (Graper) Frederick. Jim was a man of many talents and spent most of his working life in construction, including time as a general contractor. Surviving are four children, Joanne Frederick, Jimmy Frederick, husband of Theresa, Christopher Frederick, husband of Jennifer, and Stephen Frederick, husband of Nicki; 9 grandchildren, Nick Frederick and his fiancée, Robin; Jake, Luke, Kemper, Aftyn, Gavin, Ethan, and Oliver Frederick, and Caitlyn Minor; 1 great grandson, Rory; 1 sister, Donna J. Buckingham and her husband, Wayne. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a viewing from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.Sunday, November 18, at Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 24 N. Second St., New Freedom. There will be a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 19, at the funeral home with Pastor Michael Adams officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of his family.