FRANCES G. DONOVAN
FRANCES G. DONOVAN
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80, of Ross Twp., died on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. She was a loving mother of Mary Catherine (John) Christensen, David, Denise, Jeannine (Dean) Schreiner, Mickey, and Rose (Jeff) Doyle; beloved grandmother of Sandy Lynn, Rose, Grace, Aidan, and Emery; great-grandmother of Austin and Haley. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandy Lynn; and a grandson, Eric; and sister, Carol Fries. Sister of Angela Beatty and Tille Corry. She was a dedicated member of St. Teresa of Avila, an avid volunteer in her community, and an endearing friend to many. Friends will be received on Thursday, March 21, from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, March 22 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in the St. Teresa of Avila Church, 1000 Avila Court, Ross Twp. Interment will follow in Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eric Yeagley Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o CCAC Educational Foundation, 808 Ridge Ave., Byers Hall Room 102, Pgh., PA 15212. Condolences may be offered at:
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Ed Hildenbrand
June 29, 2013
We will never ever forget Fran our friend and co-worker for so many years at Equibank in the North Hills..she was so loving to her children from the time they were babies and we watched them grow to such nice kids..Fran was such a hard worker and supporter of her family. I remember our group trip of friends to Ohiopyle and shooting the rapids with Fran...we will both remember and miss her always. She is definitely in the hands of God now and is looking down upon us. God bless her entire family.
Tony Caserta
March 25, 2013
Rose & Jeff-
Words cannot adequately express our feelings on the loss of your Mom. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother and friend and she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. Love always, Tony
March 25, 2013
Dave,
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Colleen Kuczinski ^j^
March 24, 2013
To David and the entire family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Please find peace in the memories of your mother during these difficult times. You are in our thoughs and prayers.
Mike and Beth Rothert
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Darlene Schessler
March 22, 2013
Jeannine,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
March 22, 2013
Mickey,
Sorry to hear of your loss, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Susan White,
March 22, 2013
Mick,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
John and Kathy Poydak
Valkavitch FAmily
March 22, 2013
Mickey and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this sad time but, let your happy memories bring you comfort so you can celebrate her life.
Merce schardt
March 22, 2013
Dear family of Fran;
Fran and I were very good friends at Mellon and afterwards. Yesterday and this morning I had on my call list to call her. I was truly shocked to read her name in the paper. I will miss her deeply. She was a wonderful person and
she spoke always of her wonderful, beautiful children. And of her terrific sisters.
I shall continue to keep her in my prayers. God was waiting with open arms for HER.
doug moyer
March 22, 2013
my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire donovan family knowing this sad news. it was great to get to know frances and all of the kids back in my pitt days_with love to all
Donna Zunic
March 22, 2013
Mickey & Family
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
March 22, 2013
Mick,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Kathy and John Poydak
Linda Geary-Ayres
March 21, 2013
To the Donovan Family
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. I worked with her for many years at Equibank and she was such a wonderful person.
David Miller
March 21, 2013
Dear Denise,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 21, 2013
David,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Warm regards,
Lauren Parsons
George Groff
March 21, 2013
To the Donovan Family, my condolences on your loss. Fran was truly a special lady that was a pleasure to get to know through Mellon Bank. I'll remember her always with a smile on my face. Keep your cherised family memories close to your heart.
Jill Sarver
March 21, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about my dear cousin, Fran! I have always admired Fran for being such a strong, hard-working woman. She always seemed so energetic and even when she decided to finally retire, she told me how she planned on volunteering. She was a wonderful mother, sister, cousin, to many who loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jill & Paul Sarver
March 21, 2013
To the Donovan Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother, a truly great and wonderful person. I have many great memories of our years spent together working side by side at Mellon Bank. It was truly a blessing to have her a a part of my life, and for her to make me a part of yours. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Stevie A. Jones
"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4
Ronnie Dalmedo Bingham McCutchen
March 21, 2013
Dear Rose and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, may your memory of her love and kindness live in your heart forever.
Patti Stough
March 21, 2013
Jeannine, I am so sorry for your loss. No matter now long we are blessed to have our moms in our lives, the pain is still the same when we lose them. Find peace and happiness in all the good memories you have. May your mom rest in peace.
Al & Sandy Spencer
March 21, 2013
May many happy memories of times spent together over the years help through this difficult period. So sorry for your loss. I knew Fran from Mellon Bank. She was a wonderful lady. Take Care!
Rick & Denise Winter
March 21, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 21, 2013
The world has lost a great lady. I will miss her amazing outlook and courage. Fran had such a wonderful sense of humor and was a wonderful friend Her family meant the world to her. She is in heaven now . Ruth Noble
Kathy Stanton
March 21, 2013
Mickey, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You always had great things to say about her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
bill gass
March 21, 2013
to mickey and family sorry about your loss i know she will be missed if u nead to talk mickey my numbers still the same
Salvatore Lema
March 20, 2013
My Dear Cousin Francis, you now walk with all our releatives that were there to greet you at the gates. May the Lord give you the highest seat in His heavenly kingdom.. Beth and I hold all of you in our hearts and in our prayers during this time of sadness.
Sal & Beth Lema
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