Frances Pichard Stark
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Formerly of Roscoe
Frances Pichard Stark, 94, formerly of Roscoe, passed away, Sunday, December 15, 2013, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va., surrounded by her loving family.
She was born October 8, 1919, in Coal Center, a daughter of the late Louis and Gabrielle Coven Pichard.
Mrs. Stark was a member of United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 801 Auxiliary, both in Roscoe, and was very active at Oaks Senior Center and volunteered at Center in the Woods, both in Brownsville.
She was known for her for baking, especially her award-winning peach cookies.
Left to cherish the many wonderful memories are son Jerry and wife Janice Stark of Grasonville, Md.; daughters Janice and husband Fred Abbadini of Stafford, Va., and Myra Thomas of Clarksville; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Myron “Butch” Stark, who passed away July 23, 1983; a brother; and four sisters.
Mrs. Stark was the last surviving member of her family.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Melenyzer-DuBarr Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, 1008 Furlong Avenue, Roscoe, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 20, with the Rev. Candace Cook presiding. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.melenyzer-dubarr.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to California Pennsylvania Senior Day Care Center, Center in the Woods, 130 Woodland Court, Brownsville, PA 15417.