Frances V. Lesniak (nee Rutkowski), age 81, of Sheffield Lake, peacefully left this earth on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Mercy Regional Medical Center Lorain.
Born March 6, 1936 in Cleveland, she made her home in Sheffield Lake.
Frances retired from Loran National Bank where she had worked as a supervisor. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Sheffield Lake. Frances volunteered many hours at her church and the Lorain County Free Clinic. She began the first SOS help group and shared her compassion with anyone who needed it. She truly valued her family and friends.
She leaves behind her children, Sharon (Mike) Poprocki of Vermilion, Christopher (Linda) Lesniak of Elyria, Curtis Lesniak of Sheffield Lake and Susan Kobetitsch of Denver, Colorado; 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Robert in1993; parents, Victor and Anna Rutkowski; a grandchild and a great grandchild.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 10:00 am until the time a mass at 11:00 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 715 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake. Rev. Stephen L. Shields, pastor will officiate. Private burial will take place at a later date. The Dovin Funeral and Cremation Specialists, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, is handling the arrangements. To send online condolences go to
www.dovinfcs.com.
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