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Richard A. Frank Jr., age 71, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was born on September 3, 1954, in Alliance, to Richard and Pauline (Wallace) Frank Sr.
Richard graduated from Marlington High School in 1972. He worked as a machinist at Circle Machines Rolls. Richard was a member of Regina Coeli Catholic Church.
He enjoyed horse pulling, hunting and fishing. Richard also liked to tend to his farm.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Bonnie (McCoy) Frank; daughters, Karli (Mike) Hatfield and Melissa (Justin) Ost; four grandchildren, Avery, Whitlee, Abrielle and Mason; sisters, Sharon Troyer and Theresa Monter (Lawrence Wells); and brothers, Don (Kim) Frank and Lester (Peggy) Frank.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, James Monter and Darrel Troyer; and sister-in-law, Mary Frank.
A memorial mass will be held at Regina Coeli Catholic Church on Monday, January 19th at 11:00 a.m. The family will greet guests as they arrive and are being seated.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Regina Coeli, 663 Fernwood Blvd, Alliance, OH 44601.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
75 S Union Ave, Alliance, OH 44601

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