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MARSHA FRANK Obituary
MARSHA K. (KOLESAR)
Age 65, of Franklin Park, passed peacefully on December 10, 2014, surrounded by her adoring family, after a courageous 15 year battle with breast cancer. Beloved wife of 45 years to her high school sweetheart, Ronald W. Frank; loving, thoughtful, and dedicated mother of Connor (Rachel) Frank; daughter of Ann and the late John Kolesar of Springdale, PA; sister of Camille Kolesar, John "Jack" (Barbara) Kolesar, and Nicholas Kolesar. Marsha graduated from Springdale High School and Duff's Business Institute, and attended classes at the University of Pittsburgh. During her 19-year career, she worked at Duke Law School and ALCOA. She then volunteered 18 years at Franklin Elementary School in Franklin Park, where she loved spending time in the classroom with the students. Marsha enjoyed golfing (and the lunches that followed) with her girlfriends, traveling with her family, shopping, and spending time with her son, who was the center of her world. Her legacy is the large number of friendships she made, and the countless acts of kindness she performed for her family, friends, and co-workers during her lifetime. Marsha was loved to the moon and back by her family and will be deeply missed. The family will receive friends at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143, located in Franklin Park near the intersection of I-79 and Route 910, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2014, and from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Funeral services will be held on Monday morning, December 15, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at Sewickley Presbyterian Church, 414 Grant Street, Sewickley, PA (meet at the church). Interment will follow in Sewickley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Sewickley Presbyterian Church, 414 Grant St., Sewickley, PA 15143,and performing an act of kindness in Marsha's honor over the next few days. Please pay tribute at:
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December 15, 2014
Ron I just learned of Marsha's passing away today. I was only there for 2 days but got to know her a little. I am sad that I only had a short time with her and she is gone but will look forward to meeting her again in heaven.May your memories see you through what has to be a sad time for you and your family. My sympathies to all.
Donna Chapman (Home Instead caregiver).
Mary Lou and Glenn Johnson
December 15, 2014
Ron, Connor, and Rachel,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry that we cannot physically be there for you. Marsha was the sweetest, most genuine person we have known. She would light up a room as soon she entered it. She was truly an angel on earth. May your sweet memories help you through this difficult time. Love, Glenn and Mary Lou
Pat and Greg Polansky
December 15, 2014
Ron,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. We just found out this morning (Monday) about the passing of this wonderful and courageous woman. Marsha was always so gracious and her warm smile would light up a room. The earth lost but heaven has won a new angel. Our prayers are with you.
Hank and Marty Howarth
December 14, 2014
Dear Ron, Connor and Rachel,
We were saddened to learn of Marsha's passing and the end of her valiant fight. Like so many who were fortunate to come into her orbit, we feel blessed to have known her warm smile and kind words for all. Marsha made an impact on everyone she encountered, and we are all better because of her. Cherish your rich memories of one of God's angels, and accept our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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Sherwood Stephens
December 13, 2014
Marsha was a wonderful person. She always had a beautiful smile and spoke so nice and intelligent about everything. She and Ronald were such good friends to me. I am sure she will be welcomed to Heaven even though she will be sadly missed by all of us here on earth.
Thank you for all you did,
Sherwood Stephens
Tricia Deems
December 12, 2014
Sending our condolence to the family. Marsha will be missed but leaves many happy memories of her warm personality, her smile and laugh, and her outlook on life. God bless!
December 12, 2014
Dear Ron and Conner,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Marsha was such a sweet lady and I never saw her without a huge smile on her face. She was so kind and she had such a joy for life. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Fondly,
Rose Lenchner
December 12, 2014
Dear Frank,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at the passing of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Randy Hiller
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