Frances M. (Bandemer) Connors

Frances Marie Connors, 94 former long time resident of Scottdale, died early Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019 in Riverview Fla.

She was born in Ironbridge, Pa. on November 8, 1924, the daughter of the late Louis and Stella Harhager Bandemer.

Frances was a longtime and faithful member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Scottdale.

Years ago, Frances was employed as a waitress at New Dale Park in Ruffsdale. She was also a Caregiver to many of her neighbors and friends in need.

Frances is gone from our lives, but will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her,

Her loving and devoted Children:

Darlene Daniels of Mt. Pleasant

Barbara Prudente “Babs” and husband Joe of Riverview, Fla.

Donna Smith of Mt. Pleasant

 Her Daughter-In-Law: Peg Miller Connors of Connellsville

Her Son-In-Law: Joe Garsteck

Her 16 Grandchildren, 33 Great Grandchildren and 13 Great Great Grandchildren

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by:

Her Husband, William R. Connors, Jr. (Oct. 14, 1996)

Two Sons: Dennis Connors (July 16, 1976)

 And Vincent Connors (Jan. 17, 2014)

Daughter: Roberta Garsteck (January 30, 1981)

Two Son-In-Laws: Kenneth Daniels and Andrew Smith

2 Grandchildren in infancy.

Family and friends of Frances are cordially invited to the Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Inc. 417 Pittsburgh St. Scottdale, Sunday from 2 – 4PM & 6 – 8PM, where Parting Prayers will be held Monday at 10:30AM in the Funeral Home, with her Funeral Mass to follow at 11 AM in the Partner Parish of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Scottdale, wither Pastor, Rev. Andrew M. Kawecki, as Celebrant.

Frances will be laid to rest next to her late Husband Bill, in St. John the Baptist,  Parish Cemetery, Scottdale.

A Parish Wake service will be held Sunday at 7:45 PM in the Funeral Home

The Funeral Home doors will be locked between visitation hours.

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