Mary Frania

Mary Frania, 93, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on Saturday September 2nd. She was born December 15th 1929 in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late Eugene and Anna Sickler McAneny.

Mary was a lifelong resident of Wilkes-Barre, but traveled throughout the country for numerous business trips with her husband. Mary and Andy were always entertaining family and friends. One of their favorite past times was the frequent home hootenannies and sing-alongs. Andy would play the guitar while Mary and friends would sing along. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Frania; sisters: Dorothy Klinges and Agnes Baratta; brothers: Bernard McAneny, Patrick McAneny, and Eugene McAneny.

Surviving are her loving daughters: Kathleen Makowski (husband Paul), Mountain Top; and daughter Patty Jones, Wilkes-Barre, with whom she lived with and was cared for the past few years; grandchildren: Kristen Bonick (husband John), Mountain Top; Steven Makowski, Mountain Top; William Makowski, Mountain Top; and Stephanie Jones, Glen Lyon. She also had two great grandchildren: Anna Bonick and Violet Jones.

Mary was a member of First Assembly of God, Wilkes-Barre, and will be remembered as a woman of undeniable strength and great faith in God. 

There will be a small service for immediate family members only. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the local SPCA.

Family extends deepest appreciation for the care and compassion provided from Hospice of the Sacred Heart.