Frances N. Lombardo, 57
Frances N. (Fran) Lombardo, 57, of Meadowview Boulevard, New Castle, passed away the morning of March 5, 2010, in Jameson Hospital.
Fran was born in New Castle on May 19, 1952, a daughter of the late James V. and Rose Maielli Lombardo.
She received a degree in elementary education from Robert Morris University and obtained her master's degree from Westminster College.
Fran was employed as an elementary school teacher for 25 years at St. Vitus School. In earlier years, she was a substitute teacher for the New Castle Area School District.
Fran was a member of Mary, Mother of Hope Parish, where she served as a CCD instructor and a Eucharist minister for more than 20 years.
She is survived by two brothers, Carmen V. Lombardo and his wife Joann of Naples, Fla., and James J. Lombardo and his wife, Mary Lou, of Pittsburgh; one sister, Pauline Lombardo of New Castle; nine nieces and nephews, 17 great-nieces and great-nephews and one great-great-nephew.
Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S. Mill St.
A procession will leave the funeral home at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday for St. Mary’s Church, where a Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 9 a.m. The Rev. Victor Molka will officiate.
Entombment will be in Parkside Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vitus School Fund, 915 S. Jefferson St., New Castle, Pa. 16101.
The obituary may be viewed and online condolences offered at www.decarbofuneralhome.com.
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Guestbook
To the family, Fran and I were long time friends and I am so saddened by this news. I will not be able to attend the services but please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I moved away from New Castle many years ago however she and I always kept in touch, we always made it a point to get together whenever I was in town as most of my family are still in New Castle. I have one regret and that is that she never came to see me here in Texas, I tried many times to convince her to come. She was a wonderful and kind hearted person and I will never forget her. I will be sending a donation to the St. Vitus School Fund. God Bless all of you! Denise(Crudell)Hanna
From Denise Crudell Hanna of Richland Hills, TX on March 6, 2010
I am shocked to hear about Fran and deeply saddened. Both of my children were students of Fran's and we had many mutual friends so we had a nice relationship. She will be missed.
From Darlene Sansone of New Castle, PA on March 6, 2010
Pauline, Jerry, Patty and the rest of the family. Fran was one of the kindest and most intelligent people I ever met. Even though I had not seen her or you folks in many years, I have never forgotten the love she and the rest of you folks showed me in the time I had been friends with you all. Thoughts and payers are with all of you. With Love,
From Bill Altman of Englewood, CO on March 8, 2010
My deepest condolences to all of the Lombardo family. It's hard to lose a family member, but, Fran was so young. I have many reflections of our family at your parents home, and, me playing with Fran. She will be sadly missed.
From Bill Cubellis of Tarpon Springs, FL on March 8, 2010
We have know Frances from High school. We give our deepest sympathies to the family. Sam and Connie Flora Saints of 70.
From Sam Flora of New Castle, PA on March 8, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to Fran's family. Our children went to St. Vitus and she was their teacher. She will be missed.
From Barb & Bob Razzano & Family of New Castle, PA on March 8, 2010