STRUTHERS — Frances E. Kachmar, 70, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, 2022.

Fran was born Feb. 17, 1952, in Struthers, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Hlubic Bitsko.

She lived in the area her whole life, graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1970 and furthered her education at Youngstown State University, with a bachelor and master’s degree of education in reading supervision. She taught Spanish in the Youngstown City School system for 35 years and retired in 2014.

She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Youngstown and volunteered at the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She was an active member and past treasurer of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Mu Chapter.

Fran leaves her four children, Steve Kachmar, Jennifer (Chris) Morakis, Nick (Cristina) Kachmar and Erica (Kenny) Stanton; and five grandchildren, Alaina, Christopher Jr., Isabella, Liam and Conner. In addition, she leaves her longtime best friend, Brenda Hall; and two godchildren, Kayland and Kyle Kirk. She also leaves her pet dog, Punkin.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at the Clemente Funeral Home, Struthers.

Friends may call two hours prior to the memorial service, from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, also at the funeral home.

This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.ClementeFuneralHomes.com.

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