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Frances Ravaioli Obituary
Frances Catherine Ravaioli, age 74, a lifelong resident of Old Forge, died Wednesday evening at her home after a lengthy illness.
She was the wife of Arthur Ravaioli, whom she married on October 15, 1960.
She was born in Old Forge, daughter of the late Michael and Frances Biancardi Castellani, and was a class of 1955 graduate of the Old Forge High School. She was employed for many years as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the Stewart Memorial Methodist Church. As an accomplished vocalist, she was a member of the church choir and a member of the Gospel Messengers Singing Group.
She enjoyed baking and making homemade Italian foods, bingo and going to Atlantic City.
She was a very unselfish person who put others before herself. She will be missed dearly.
The family would like to thank the staff at Compassionate Care Hospice and Dr. Kenneth Sebastianelli for their genuine care.
Also surviving are a son, Brian, and companion Stephanie Dutko; a daughter, Lisa Kossuth, and husband Billy; a grandson, Nieko; three sisters, Janet Stallone, Eugenia Garofalo and Josephine Avvisato, all of Old Forge.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Castellani.
Funeral services will be held today at 9:30 a.m. from the Palermo & Zawacki Funeral Home Inc., 409 N. Main St., Old Forge, with services at 10 a.m. in the Stewart Memorial Methodist Church, 174 N. Main St., Old Forge. The Rev. Don Perry, pastor, will officiate.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Ravaioli
September 19, 2012
Dear Art, Lisa, Brian and the entire family of Fran, I am sorry for your loss.
James Cherundolo, Seven Valleys, PA
September 18, 2012
Lisa and Family, so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. Jackie (Jones) Smith & Family
Donna (Sharr) Schlegel
September 17, 2012
Lisa & Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My condolences to you at this difficult time.
September 17, 2012
Brian and Lisa,
Our condolences on the loss of your mother. May you find peace during this difficult time.
Tom & Cathy Heckman
Kim Quigley
September 16, 2012
Brian and Lisa,
I was very sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom was a very sweet lady who made the best cookies at Christmas.
September 16, 2012
so sorry for your loss
sharon quick,@family
joe and patti mchugh
September 15, 2012
Art and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Candace Fenick
September 14, 2012
so very sorry for your loss
September 14, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Raynak Family
September 14, 2012
Our sincerest sympathies go out to your family during this time. Fran will be deeply missed but reminders of her will surround you every day and will live on in our memories forever.
“Think of Me”
My time has come,
your pain will pass.
Remember me
let memories last.
Don't be sad,
feel joy not sorrow.
I loved you dear,
live on tomorrow.
A drop of rain,
a gust of wind.
Think of me,
there is no end.
The summer breeze
or fallen snow.
When I am near,
you will know.
Barbara Neishell and Family
September 14, 2012
Arthur,Brian,Steph,Lisa and Billy
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope that one day fond memories and smiles will replace the tears you shed today.
What touches us are the joys we've experienced.
What comforts us are the memories we share.
What lasts forever...is love.
With deepest sympathy
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