BORN

1940

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED - Ogrodnik-Hahn Funeral Home, Inc.

333 Butler Street

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Frances Chatham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 6, 2015.

FRANCES M. (MORRIS) "FRANNIE" CHATHAM, peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, June 5, 2015, age 74, of Shaler Twp. Wife of the late William J. Chatham, Sr.; loving mother of Cindy Gapsky, William Chatham, Jr., Denise McMillin (Vern) and Frank Chatham (Marianne); proud nana of Thomas, Kimberly, Andrew, Crystal (Ben), Roy, Jennifer (David), Renee, Gavin and Josh; great-nana of Julian, Caleb and Dominic; sister of Kathleen Kantoris; daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Barricella) Morris. Friends received 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the OGRODNIK - HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 333 Butler St., Etna, (412-781-0571), where a Blessing Service will be held Monday 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Mt. Royal Cemetery, Shaler Twp. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to the American Lung Association. Frannie was an avid puzzle solver and cherished her time spent with grandchildren.

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June 19, 2015

The members of Cherry City V.F.C. send our condolences to Frannie Chatham's family. Rest in peace.

June 10, 2015

I'm sorry to hear of your Moms passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Carol Kristoff
and Family

June 9, 2015

Sorry we were not here. We were out of town and got home Monday night. Please accept our sympathy and thoughts and prayers. Richard Sr. and Tootie Barricella

June 8, 2015

John Bachner

Cindy, Billy, Denise, and Frankie. I was saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family at this time. I hope it comforts you to know that your Mom and Dad are together forever now.

June 8, 2015

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. May God bless your family in this time of loss. Carol Herrock

June 7, 2015

Karen catanzaro

Frank and family. I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

June 7, 2015

Don and Michele Sangelo

Frank and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

June 6, 2015

Mary Dowell

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 6, 2015

Bunnie Paga

Bill
So sorry for your loss.
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Memorial Events
for Frances Chatham

Jun

7

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

OGRODNIK - HAHN FUNERAL HOME, INC.

333 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA

Jun

8

Service

10:30 a.m.

CLOSED - Ogrodnik-Hahn Funeral Home, Inc.

333 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15223

Jun

8

Burial

Mt. Royal Cemetery

Shaler Twp., PA

Funeral services provided by:

CLOSED - Ogrodnik-Hahn Funeral Home, Inc.

333 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15223

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