Frances H. Hitchcock

Frances H. (Duralia) Hitchcock, age 64 of Girard, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at her residence. Born February 22, 1948 in Charleroi, PA., she was the daughter of Frank and Helen (Lucas) Duralia. Frances married Ben Carl Hitchcock on November 15, 1968 and together they had three beautiful children. Frances worked in Banking as a teller for several different banking institutions. She loved gardening. However, her main interest was her family. She enjoyed all the time she had each day with all of them and her grandchildren were the light of her life. Survivors include her husband, Ben Carl. Daughters; Kelley (Andy) Kromer of Boardman, Ohio and Jennifer (Marty) Willmitch of Tampa, Florida. A brother; Paul (Alice) Duralia of Austintown, Ohio and three grandchildren; Madison Kromer. Jackson Willmitch and Emerson Willmitch. She is preceded in death by her parents and an infant son, Brant. A private visitation will be held Friday, December 14th from 6-8 pm at the Lane Family Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, December 15th at 10:00am at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Boardman, Ohio. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery.