Frances Ann Ratner

Frances Ann Ratner

Frances Ann Ratner died on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Saint Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, surrounded by her loving family. She was 81.

Born and raised in Bayonne, NJ, Mrs. Ratner was a graduate of Bayonne High School. She moved to Pennsylvania in 1958 where she resided for 56 years prior to moving to Langhorne 3 years ago.

Until 1990, she was the former co-owner and operator of Irv's Bagels in Langhorne for 19 years. Mrs. Ratner was a bookkeeper with Best Value Kosher Meats, formerly in Langhorne and Northeast Philadelphia for 29 years.

She enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, playing poker and especially pinochle.

Most important always to Mrs. Ratner was the love of her entire family.

Beloved wife of the late Irving and loving mother of the late Jeffrey S. Mrs. Ratner is survived by her devoted children. Helene, Robert (Sheri), Mark (Gwendolyn) Ratner and Kimberly Whittaker (Bill) and daughter-in-law, Nancy Lee Ratner.

Mrs. Ratner is the grandmother of Mark Anthony (Monica), Jason (fiancee Jacqueline), Billy, Jeffrey (Helyn), Irving, April, Pamela, Ashley (fiancé T.J.), Jessica, Michael and Kyle and great grandmother of Lydia, Maximus, Alexander, Anthony, and Stella Frances.

She is the sister of Richard Slivocka, Helen Marie Cerbone , Joan Smits, Marge Cornacchio (John) and the late Andrew Slivocka.

Mrs. Ratner will also be sadly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where her funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mrs. Ratner's name may be made to Kindred Hospice, 1210 Northbrook Drive, #220, Trevose, PA 19053.