Jeffrey Mark Fradel of Havre de Grace passed away on Thursday, September 1 at Harford Memorial Hospital. He was 63.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Glasstetter) Fradel.

Mr. Fradel retired as the Director of Staff Relations for Harford County Public Schools. Previously he had been a teacher at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School in Aberdeen, MD and both an Assistant Principal and Principal at Bel Air Elementary School. A member of the HCEA Bargaining Unit Union and the Aberdeen Lions Club, where he was the bulletin editor for many years and enjoyed selling Christmas trees each year. He also was known state wide as an expert in labor relations. He was often called upon for advice from other school jurisdictions for his guidance and expertise. He loved to watch old western TV shows from his childhood in the evenings and he enjoyed golfing but most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his G3. He also enjoyed mentoring new teachers to become successful educators.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharon L. (Meninger) Fradel; daughter, Melissa A. Karwacki and her husband Gregory, Jr. of Hydes, MD; grandchildren, Gregory and Sophia Karwacki and his siblings, Jim, Josh and Amy Fradel and Julie Smiddy. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Fradel.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 14 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral home where a service will be held on Thursday, September 15 at 10:30 am. Interment will be in Mt. Erin Cemetery.

Jeffrey Mark Fradel

May 07, 1959 - September 01, 2022

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