Frances D. Degross

FRANCES D. DeGROSS (nee Onorato), age 89, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 10, 2018 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Louis M. for 69 years; loving mother of Charles (Cathleen), Jeffrey (Susan), Louis (deceased) (Lori) and Brian (Karen Thompson); dearest grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of eight; daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (nee Deluca) Onorato; sister of Mildred Consiglio (Salvatore), Anita Masseria (Anthony, deceased) and Ronald Onorato (Carole, nee Scolaro); beloved aunt, great-aunt and dear friend of many. Fran was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; traveled extensively with her husband Louis, enjoyed Civil War history and reading; loved art, art history and enjoyed doing crafts in her spare time. She will be greatly missed. The family suggests contributions to Jennings at Brecksville, 8736 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, OH 44141. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Basil the Great Church, 8700 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. (please meet at church). Entombment Hillcrest Memorial Park. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), TUESDAY 4-8 P.M.