Francella Fox Obituary (1927

Lorain- Francella M. (nee:Sclafani) Fox, 87, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at her home in Lorain, OH. Francella was born in Brocton, NY on May 24, 1927 to her loving parents, Peter and Laura Sclafani. She married her beloved, Aurthur E. Fox on June 7, 1947 and they moved to Amherst in 1949 and to Lorain in 1950 where she spent the rest of her life. Francella was a member of St. Anthony of Padua and the American Legion Post 30. She worked in sales at Van Raalt and she was a server at Heilman's and Holiday Inn. She volunteered at Catholic Charities, setup dinners for the American Legion and also enjoyed bowling and bocce ball. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Bob) Podwalny of Brentwood, CA; sister, Rose Marie (Ronald) Brown of Lakeland, FL; grandchildren, Daniel (Sara) Podwalny of Cutler Bay, FL and Robert Podwalny of Rancho Cordova, CA; great grandchildren, Kayla and Lillian Podwalny and Evan and Emma Podwalny; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years of marriage, Aurthur E. Fox in 1976; parents, Peter and Laura (nee: Vento) Sclafani; brothers, John and Frank Sclafani; and sisters, Bertha Giambra and Josephine Vogan. A graveside Christian burial service will be held at 2:30 PM, Friday, November 7, 2014 at Calvary Cemetery, 555 North Ridge Road, Lorain, OH 44053, Fr. Richard E. Hudak, officiating (meet at main entrance of cemetery). A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date and will be announced by Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Lorain (440) 244-1961. Memorial donations may be made in Francella's name to Catholic Charities, 628 Poplar Street, Elyria, OH 44035. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.