Obituaries
November 11, 2019

Margaret Fedrick Fransko – New Eagle

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Margaret Fedrick Fransko
New Eagle
Margaret Fedrick Fransko, 75, of New Eagle, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born April 17, 1944, in Monongahela, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Frances Fedrick. A 1963 graduate of Monongahela High School, Margaret loved to cook and spend time with her family, she especially looked forward to spending every Sunday with her granddaughter, Kayla, making memories. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Stephanie Fransko of Victory Hill, and Sean Fransko of Monongahela; a sister, Francine Cekus (Dan) of Belle Vernon; five grandchildren Kayla (Zachary) Reedy of McDonald, Skyler (Emily) Fransko of Monongahela, Breanna (Zach) Jones of Columbus, Ohio, Alex Allen and Paige (Nick) Hinisch; and a great-granddaughter, Parker Jones. Preceding her in death was her husband, Ronald B. Fransko Sr., who died Sept. 8, 2007, along with several brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, marshallmarrafuneralhome.com from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, with the Rev. John Derrico officiating. Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be given at the funeral home in her name

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