Grace A. Frank, 82, of Philipsburg died Friday, April 7, 2017 at her residence.
Born Nov. 23, 1934 in Philipsburg, she was a daughter of the late George W. and Anna (Hydock) Johnson.
She was a 1952 graduate of the former Philipsburg High School.
She was a member of the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Philipsburg. She was a devoted Catholic, and her strong faith was an important focus throughout her life.
She was retired from General Cigar, formerly of Philipsburg. She was then self-employed for about 15 years as a nanny. She enjoyed walking and exercising in her spare time.
She was married June 21, 1962 in Philipsburg to Joseph J. Frank Sr., who survives of Philipsburg.
She is also survived by two sons, Daniel J. Frank and his wife, Marie of Philipsburg and Joseph J. Frank Jr. and his wife, Lorrie; five grandchildren, Justin D. and Natasha M. Frank, both of Philipsburg, and Blake, Kierstien and Jackson; two sisters, Lucy Kebbel of Missouri and Claudia Bock and her husband, Walter of Philipsburg; one brother, Donald Johnson and his wife, Barbara of Wilkes-Barre; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; seven sisters, Lillian Maney, Carrie Parada, Mary Perow, Jane Johnson, Bernice Kowalski, Pauline Zelenka and Lena Beranty; one infant brother, Thomas Johnson; and one brother, David Johnson.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Tuesday at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Philipsburg, with Fr. John Gibbons as celebrant.
Friends will be received from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg.
Burial will be in the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, RD Philipsburg.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook and share memories at www.beezerheathfh.com.
