Frank W. Markle, Jr.

Frank W. Markle, Jr, 25, of Eynon, Pa., died Friday, March 14, 2008 in Albany Township, Berks County, Pa. as a result of an automobile accident.

He was a self-employed concessionaire.

Born July 11, 1982 in Phillipsburg, he is the son of Frank W. Markle, Sr. of Phillipsburg and Michele H. Curtis of Eynon, Pa.

He was a member of the International Independent Showman's Association.

In addition to his parents, Frank is survived by his maternal grandparents, Glenn DePaul Curtis, Sr. and Mary Helene Curtis of Bath, Pa.; paternal grandmother, Margaret Cutsler Markle of Phillipsburg; step-mother, Linda Markle, Phillipsburg; his godfather, Glenn DePaul Curtis, Jr, his godmother, Barbara Markle; an aunt, Fran Bottis, four step-sisters, Lizabeth and Emily Ricco and Kimberly Kathleen Rojas, a step-brother, George Rowlands; Frank's companion Jo Lynn Hickey and his best friend, "Phonics", his dog and many cousins.

A visitation period will be held Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home, 289 South Main St., Phillipsburg. Online condolences may be submitted by visiting www.noto-wynkoop.com.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations to the The Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 827790, Philadelphia, PA 19182-7790, or to The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd, Easton, PA 18042.