Frances Irene “Fran” Trapuzzano, 88, of Morgantown, formerly of Charleston and Washington, Pa., passed away peacefully at Morgantown Healthcare Center on Wednesday morning, July 3, 2024.
Fran was born Dec. 27, 1935, in Beckley, a daughter of the late Denzil and Hester Mae Maxley Blake.
Survivors include her two sons, Anthony Aman Trapuzzano and Timothy Joseph Trapuzzano, both of Washington, Pa.; a granddaughter, Nicole Trapuzzano; a brother, Denvil Lee Blake and his wife, Janice, of Beckley; several nieces and nephews; and her close friends and caregivers, Vicky Lacy and Cathy Martin, both of Morgantown.
In addition to her parents, Fran was preceded in death by her former husband, Aman Joseph Trapuzzano; and three siblings, Ernie, Bobby and Shirley.
For more than 32 years, Fran was the owner of Professional Uniforms with locations in Morgantown, Fairmont, and Washington, Pa., retiring in 2008. She also worked for Morgantown Healthcare Center, formerly Stonerise and Mapleshire Nursing Home, for eight years and was very well loved there by the staff and residents. She was most proud of her volunteer work with the Ronald McDonald House where she served on its board of directors and as volunteer coordinator.
She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Star City and was an avid golfer and flower gardener.
Fran’s family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Morgantown Healthcare Center for the love and care that they provided during her illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Star City at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, with Father Gary Naegele as celebrant, followed by inurnment at St. Mary Peace Garden Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Fran’s memory to the Social Committee at St. Mary Church.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care and SFCC Crematory of Westover/Morgantown is providing compassionate professional services to the family.
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