Frances "Patty" Sframeli , 87, of Sharon, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 30, 2022, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Miss Sframeli was born on May 19, 1935, a daughter of the late Ross and Josephine (Pipicella/Perry ) Sframeli. She was a lifelong resident of Sharon, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Thiel College, Greenville.

Frances enjoyed sewing and was a highly skilled seamstress.  She was honored to be credited for working in the costume and wardrobe department for the film "Tiger Warsaw."

She found joy in bird watching, gardening, nurturing, and studying botany.  Many referred to her as a tree expert. Throughout the years, Frances won many prizes for her plants and flowers.  Additionally, she was an accomplished artist and displayed her work in many home and garden shows.

An avid reader she would spend countless hours reading at the library.

A devout Catholic, Frances was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell.

In her youth, she worked for her family at the former Ross Food Market, on the corner of Idaho St. and Baldwin Ave. in Farrell. She was also employed in the graphic and design department as an artist for the Sharon Herald

She is survived by two aunts, Paula Branca, Medford, NJ, and Helen Clanton, San Juan Capistrano, CA; and many cousins from the Pipicella/Perry family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Maryknoll Society, at www.maryknowwsociety.org

Calling hour will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (12/07/22) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, with Rev. Matthew Ruyechan, pastor, as celebrant.

Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.