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Frances Ann Bono Abranovich
Frances Ann Abranovich, 91, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017, in
Chesapeake, Virginia.
She was born on July 14, 1925, in West Franklin Township, a daughter of James
and Mary (Trott) Bono.
She was 1943 graduate of Worthington-West Franklin High School, Worthington,
Pa.
She was a resident of Worthington and Kittanning, spending the last three years
in Chesapeake, Virginia, living with her daughter and son in law.
Frances was a member of St. Johns Roman Catholic Church in Coylesville.
She retired from Castle Rubber Co. in 1990.
She was active throughout her life, an avid walker, golfer, and member of the
YMCA Silver Sneakers.
She loved playing basketball in her youth and in her later years, following
retirement, at the Civic Center in Worthington. Her personality was fun loving,
and she treasured her family and lifelong friends.
She was a woman of strong faith and always willing to volunteer. As a mother,
grandmother, and great-grandmother she gave her love and smiles, along with
guidance.
She was a wonderful cook and baker. Those who knew her are blessed with great
memories of laughter and love shared in her kitchen. She was a lifelong
Democrat, proud to campaign for President Kennedy.
Left to cherish the memory of this wonderful woman is her daughter, Deborah Giel
(Daniel); grandchildren, Rebecca Trent (Paul Lekas), Bradley Trent, Dana Ray
(Brian); great-grandsons, Elio and Felix Lekas, Christian Trent; sister, Delores
Bono, as well as many special friends, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her infant son, Michael; husband, Andrew; brothers,
Herman, Anthony, Theodore, Charles, Frank, Rocco; and sisters, Elizabeth,
Theresa, Angeline, and Juenna. The Bono family represented love.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John's Roman Catholic Church, 668 Clearfield
Road, Fenelton, on Saturday April 22, 2017, at 10 a.m.
Interment will be at Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Alliance of
Mental Health (NAMI) or Catholic Charities.
Arrangements by F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home, Worthington, Pa.
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