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Frances Ludwiczak
July 21, 1940 - October 29, 2023
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Frances Ludwiczak, 83, of New Castle died on the afternoon of October 29, 2023, at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver, PA after a wonderful life dedicated to her faith, family, and friends. Frances was born on July 21, 1940, in New Castle, the youngest of three daughters, to the late Michael and Helen (Mrozek) Maslyk. Frances and her husband, Frank Ludwiczak, were married on May 6, 1961, and remained devoted to each other for nearly 40 years until his death on January 9, 2001.
Raised Catholic, she was a lifelong member of the Holy Spirit Parish, having been a parishioner at Madonna, St. Philip & James, St. Lucy, and St. Mary Church. Her faith in God was the focal point of her life and was a driving factor in all that she did.
Frances loved nothing more than seeing, talking with, and talking about her grandchildren. Over the years, she attended countless baseball and basketball games, swim meets, dance recitals, and gymnastics competitions. She also loved staying in touch with her large family which includes numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws, whether it was over the phone, at holiday celebrations, or on family beach trips.
A graduate of Union High School, she remained lifelong friends with many of her classmates. She worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company after her graduation, and after taking time to raise her children, she worked for 27 years in the Union School District prior to her retirement in 2012. She also maintained long and cherished friendships with her coworkers as well as her neighbors.
In addition to her parents and husband, Frances was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Susan Jordan (Chris) of New Castle and by her beloved sisters, Ann Wolanski and Jane Nosik, who also lived in New Castle.
She is survived by her son, Eric Ludwiczak (Michelle), of Charlotte, NC; and her daughter, Heidi Ludwiczak-Orrico (Rick), of Monaca, PA. Frances is also survived by six grandchildren, including Marissa DeJohn, Anna Ludwiczak, Leah Ludwiczak, Sophia Orrico, Bill Orrico, and Joe Orrico; as well as her great-grandson, Colton DeJohn.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 2nd from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home, 111 West Falls Street, New Castle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, November 3rd at 10:30 am in St. Mary Church, 124 North Beaver Street, New Castle, with Rev. Ben Barr of Holy Spirit Parish as celebrant. Burial will be at Madonna Cemetery in Union Township.
Eternal rest grant unto Frances, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
