Francis X. Strauman

Francis X. Strauman Francis X. Strauman of Wallingford died surrounded by his family on August 27, 2013 after a long struggle with graft vs. host disease. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Howard J. and Lillian (Downey) Strauman. He was a graduate of West Catholic High '65 and LaSalle College '70. Following his freshman year at West Catholic, Fran entered The Christian Brothers in Ammendale in Maryland, then returned to West Catholic for his senior year. He continued his studies in The Christian Brothers while pursuing his Bachelors Degree at LaSalle. Fran began his career as a teacher at Upsal Day School then continued at Overbrook School for the Blind. He subsequently worked as a letter carrier for 30 years in Ardmore. Upon retirement from the Postal Service, he returned to his passion of teaching, and taught at The Vanguard School in Malvern, PA. Fran was a member of St. John Chrysostom Church and an active member of the church's Faithful Band. He was an avid runner who loved reading, visiting the Shore and spending time with family and friends. Survivors: His wife Maria (McGonigle) Strauman, daughter Maura C. Strauman (Jeffrey Finklestein) of Wallingford, PA, sisters Regina Lawrence (John), Huntsville, AL, and Maureen Hresko (Robert) of Port Vue, PA and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Ellen Strauman. Services: His Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 7, at 11:00 AM, at St. John Chrysostom Church, 617 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA, where friends may visit beginning at 9:30 AM. Interment: will be private. In lieu of flowers: Contributions in Fran's name can be made to the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine at Penn Development, 3535 Market St., Ste. 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Attn: Charles Gondos. Condolences may be sent to: www.carrfuneralhome.net.