Frances A. Strekal's Obituary
Frances A. Strekal (nee Derby), age 77, of Mantua, passed away Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 at The Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio. Born on August 18th, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio; she was the daughter of the late George (Serksnis) and Mary (nee Wnek) Derby.
Frances was a 1964 graduate of Maple Heights High School. She was a Mantua area resident since 1968 and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was a "Jill" of all trades. Working for Braden-Sutphin, Crown Hill Cemetery, various real estate agencies, and the USPS over the course of her working career. Fran had a huge heart and enjoyed travelling, bingo, rummy, and spending time with her friends and family.
In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband Walter H.
'Wally" Strekal in 2004 and brother James Derby (wife Pat, surviving). She is also survived by her sons Mark and Justin (Fran); daughter Denise Strekal (Nate Bigelow); six grandchildren, Cole Strekal, Bethany Head, Henry Strekal, Elias Strekal, Cora Strekal and Claire Bigelow; and brother Edward (Anita) Derby.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua, at 11 a.m. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH).
Banquet and celebration of life to follow after mass in the parish hall.
In lieu of flowers, please consider leaving a donation to St. Joseph's Catholic Church
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