Frances received an Associate’s Degree from Genesee Community College while in her 40’s. She retired as a Merchant Marine where she worked on the Great Lakes which she was so very proud of. She held many jobs in her life including selling real estate and being a supervisor at Sylvania in Batavia. She owned a restaurant in Attica, a gift shop and also owned and operated a plastics manufacturing company called Hack-Co in Batavia. She was an avid bowler, gambler, loved casinos and would often play cards at her mother’s house for days at a time.
She is survived by her children; Marie McCarthy of Batavia, Frances (Brian Schoenherr) Charles of Rochester, Keith (Diane) Lapp of LeRoy and Rosemary Cook of PA; brothers Arthur (Fran) Straub Jr. of Attica, Andy (Lucy) Straub of Warsaw; 8 grandchildren; Jamie, Michael, Heather, Lindsey, Keegan, Collyn, Elizabeth and Killian and 2 great grandchildren Alexander and Michael Jr.
Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday November 1, 2016 from 4:00-7:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 1:00PM Graveside Service will be held on Friday the 4th at St. Vincent’s Cemetery in Attica where she will be laid to rest.
For questions or to leave a message of condolence please call 585-591-1212 or visit our website www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements competed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.
