Frances Ruth DeVuono

Frances Ruth DeVuono obituary, West Chester, PA

Frances Ruth DeVuono

Frances DeVuono Obituary

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Frances “Fran” Ruth DeVuono (née Wills), 78, of West Chester, PA passed away on February 2, 2025. 

Born in 1946 in Darby, PA, Fran was the daughter of the late Gordon and Ruth (née Gallagher) Wills. 

Fran was an avid Wheel of Fortune watcher who never missed an episode. She loved indulging in lobster and seafood, completing crossword puzzles and enjoying a good glass of wine. She cherished her time at the beach. She was a great baker, and was especially known for her pies. She loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time watching her grandkids. 

Fran was the beloved wife of the late Carl DeVuono; loving mother of Brian DeVuono (Kathryn) of Malvern, PA and Kelly Brunner (Christopher) of Phoenixville, PA; devoted grandmother of Ryan, Carly and Olivia; dear sister of Patricia Chin (Gary) of West Chester, PA and the late Lorraine Brennan (Tom) of Buckingham, PA. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing 10:00-11:30 AM Friday, February 7, 2025 followed by her Funeral Mass 11:30 AM at SS Simon & Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Ct, West Chester, PA. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. 

Memorial contributions are requested to the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org/

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Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

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