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Frances Lofstrom

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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | December 29, 2020

Frances Lofstrom, age 92 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born June 20, 1928 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Josephine (Triglia) Ripepi and wife of the late Ernest "Dutch" Lofstrom.  A retired supervisor of Bell Telephone, Frances was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church and the Sons of Columbus Santa Maria Council #3.  In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, working in her yard, and tending to her flower garden and tomato plants.  Frances is survived by her siblings Dominic (Josephine) Ripepi of Clairton, Pat Ripepi of Jefferson Hills, and Toni Rothacker of Clairton; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.  Besides her parents and husband, Frances was preceded in death by her sister Marie DeSimone.

Funeral arrangements for Frances are private at the request of the family.  Memorial contributions should be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205.  Arrangements by the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, 555 5th. St., Clairton, PA 15025 (412-233-5700) www.bekavacfuneralhome.com    

Originally published December 29, 2020.

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