Frances M. (Haggerty) Grimm

Frances M. Haggerty Grimm,95, of Connellsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026 at her home. She was born on November 18, 1930, in Connellsville a Daughter of the late Raphael Haggerty and Ethel Fuller Haggerty. Frances was a loving, spirited, and gentle woman whose presence brought warmth and comfort to those around her. She carried herself with quiet strength, deep faith, and a generous heart, and she touched many lives through her kindness, her steady devotion to family, and her lifelong commitment to serving others. Her life was marked by grace, kindness, and an enduring love for the simple joys of home, church, work, and family. She was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, Class of 1948, and continued her education by training to become a certified Nurse Aid. She also took classes in banking at Yough Bank of Uniontown, preparing herself for a career that would reflect both her diligence and her trustworthiness. Frances was employed by the former Yough Bank, now Mid Penn, where she served as a bank teller for 12 years before retiring. She was respected by her coworkers and customers alike for her dependable nature and warm personality. In addition to her work in banking, Frances was also the owner and operator of Grimm’s Leisenring Store for 10 years. Through that business, she became a familiar and friendly face to many in the community. Her work ethic and dedication were evident in everything she did, and she approached each responsibility with care and pride. She also enjoyed being part of a bowling league at Yough Lanes, where she found friendship and enjoyment in the company of others. Faith was an important part of Frances’s life. She was a longtime and faithful member of the Partner Parish of St. John the Partner Parish of Scottdale, where she served faithfully in many ways. She was a member of the CD of A, Chapter 314, served as a CCD teacher for many years, and most recently served as a Eucharistic Minister. Her devotion to her church reflected the depth of her beliefs and her desire to live a life of service and compassion for her church and family. Frances cherished her family above all else and treasured the time she spent with them. She especially enjoyed being with her loved ones and taking care of her best friend, Thelma Haas, with whom she shared many hours and much companionship. Her family was the center of her world, and she found great joy in their accomplishments, their visits, and the many memories they built together over the years. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra M. Owens of Connellsville; her sons, Curtis R. Grimm and his wife, Mary Jane, of Scottdale, and Arthur P. Grimm of Dunbar; her grandchildren, Carla Barnhart and her husband, Cecil, Danielle Pruett and her husband, Ryan, Tim Shively and his wife, Vanessa, Brian Owens, Anthony Grimm and Xuan, Eric Grimm, Tiffany Grimm, Hillary Haberstock and her husband, Matt, and Brianna Grimm; her 21 great-grandchildren; and her 5 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Paul Haggerty and David Haggerty and wife Angie, all of Connellsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis H. Grimm, who passed away on October 12, 1990; her daughter, Catherine A. Reshenberg, who passed away on March 23, 2026; her brother, James Haggerty; her sister, Ruth Noss; and her sister-in-law, Jan Haggerty. Frances will be remembered for the gentle way she lived her life, for the love she gave so freely, and for the many ways she helped others through her faith, her work, and her example. Her legacy lives on in the family she loved, the friends she cherished, and the countless lives she brightened with her loving spirit. Family and Friends of Frances’s family are invited to the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME, INC. 417 PITSBURGH STREET, SCOTTDALE, Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 2PM – 8PM. The Catholic Daughters of Americas Court Lambing 314 will recite the Rosary at 1:45 PM Thursday, in the Funeral Home. Parting prayers will be held Friday at 10:30 AM in the Funeral Home with her Funeral Mass will follow at 11 AM in the Partner Parish of St. John R.C. Church, Scottdale. Committal Services and Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Connellsville. To view online obituary, send online condolences, obtain directions or to send flowers please visit www.kapr.com

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