Frances "Fran" Molnar

Frances J. "Fran" Molnar, age 85, of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2014. She was born September 1, 1928, in Warren, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Stephen Molnar Sr. She is survived by her loving sister, Rosemarie Muccio; three sons, Stephen Molnar Jr. (Blossom), David Molnar (Brenda), and Jim Molnar (Maureen); six grandchildren, Stephen J. III, Christopher (Jennifer), Alyssa, Andrew, James and Justin (Colleen); two great-grandchildren, Alana and Juliet; and a great grandson on the way; uncle, Frank Camperell; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Fran graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Youngstown Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She worked for various doctors and hospitals in the Youngstown area before finishing her career as Head of Nursing at the Kent State University Health Center in May of 1989. Fran was active in the Kent Presbyterian Church, Meals on Wheels, Kent Hunger Task Force, Clothing Bank and the Skeels Center (part of Family & Community Services, Inc.). Fran enjoyed traveling, camping, golf, playing bridge, being with family and friends, and especially being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family.

A gathering of family and friends will take place at the Presbyterian Church of Kent, 1456 E. Summit St. Kent, Ohio 44240 Wednesday January 22. A celebration service of Fran's life will begin at 7 PM followed by a reception at 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 525 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406 or the Family and Community Services of Portage County, 143 Gougler Avenue, Kent, OH 44240.