Frances J. Montalto, 85, Avid animal lover
Frances J. Montalto, 85, of Lorain, died Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center in Lorain, following a sudden illness.
She was born December 9, 1918 in Lorain and has been a lifelong resident.
Frances worked as a payroll clerk for the former St. Joseph Hospital for over 44 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of Catholic Church of St. Peter and a graduate of Lorain High School Class of 1963 B. Frances was a member of the SOH Club (Lorain), LESCOT, and Knights of St. John Auxiliary Drill Team. She was also an avid animal lover.
Survivors include her brother, Joseph Montalto of Lorain; sisters: Grace Rinaldi of Hawthorne, California and Joan Plumb of Orlando, Florida; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and special friend Albert Bodmann.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Fred and Frances (nee Rosso) Montalto.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2003, at the Dombroski-Volak-Riddle Funeral Home; 1939 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain.
Prayers will be said at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 29 followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the Catholic Church of St. Peter; 3501 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain. The Reverend Kenneth Wolonowski will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Pyle Road & Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, Ohio 44001.