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Frances A. Gibes, 97

July 28, 2014

Frances A. Gibes, 97, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at St. Anne’s Retirement Community. Born in Joliet, IL, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Gouszeczka) Korczak. She was the wife of the late John P. Gibes, who died in 2006.

She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling, and doing Christmas Bazaar crafts. Frances did wonderful knitting, crocheting, and sewing and she shared this gift with many people.

Frances is survived by daughter, Mary Ann Hagen, wife of Robert, of Lancaster; son, Richard J. Gibes, husband of Sharon, of Plainfield, IL; two grandsons: Michael R. Hagen, husband of Audrey, and John D. Hagen; sister, Josephine Korczak of Joliet, IL; and brother, John Korczak, of California.

She was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 with Rev. David Danneker as Celebrant. A visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30AM prior to the Mass. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

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August 07, 2014

Sending love to your family during this difficult time, Mary Ann.  I’m so thankful she was part of our life 33 years ago when she took care of Rob.  I’m glad you had her for so many years and your boys had Granny Franny in their lives.  It was a blessing that you, Bob and the boys were able to offer your consistent help to her as she aged.  It’s never easy to lose a parent but may you find peace in your lifetime of memories.  With love, Bob, Ingrid, Ron and Randy

July 30, 2014

My very deepest sympathy to you Mary Ann and your entire family.  I knew Frances through St. Anne’s and it is a loss that is too great for words.
All my love and continual prayers to you.
Betty Shirk

July 30, 2014

 
Frances was a wonderful Mother and Grandmother and a friend to all who knew her.  We were neighbors for a time in Plainfield, Illinois and she was a fun and positive person to be around.  She gifted me with not only her friendship but many of her handmade items such as a lovely macramé plant holder, crocheted potholders, and Christmas ornaments that still hang on my tree each year. I am happy for Frances and her family that she was blessed with a wonderful 97 years of life and want to extend our deepest sympathy to you all for her loss.  May she rest in Peace.
Gary & Sue McGowan
 

Visitation
Thursday, July 31, 2014
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
601 E. Delp Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
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