Joann L. Fronapel

Joann L. Fronapel, 93, formerly of 9 Cross Dr., Bradford, and a former winter resident of Zepher Hills, FL, for many years, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born on February 20, 1930, in Franklin, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Irene (Johnson) Record.

Joann graduated from Bradford Area High School in 1949.

On June 24, 1949, she married Robert Adams, who preceded her in death on September 15, 1962. On August 27, 1978, she married Eugene "Piney" Fronapel who preceded her in death on January 28, 2006.

Joann worked as a waitress at the Desoto Motel Restaurant.

Surviving is one son, Ronald (Millie) Adams, of, Tonawanda, NY, three stepdaughters, Carolyn Fronapel, of Pittsburgh, Mary (Mike) Mackey, of Russell, and Barbara (Chip) Bloomgren, of ME, one granddaughter Erika Adams, seven step grandchildren, and 11 step great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, and two sisters, Phyllis Holzworth and Marge Reed.

Services are private and at the convenience of family. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions, if desired may be made to McKean County SPCA PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

I am very sorry for the families loss. Joann was a very good friend of my mother Edna Tyger. I still kept in contact with her until she moved into the nursing home and no longer recognized me. She was very precious to me. Very living and caring. She will be dearly missed. Good bye Joann.
— Polly Tyger Dehner

So saddened to hear of grandmas passing. She was so kind and loving and I have many fond memories of visiting her and grandpa. May she rest in peace
— Jennifer Parent (Bloomgren)

So very sorry to see that Joann passed! Loved her dearly! I used to do house cleaning and odd jobs for her. Became very good friends with her. R.I.P. Joann... fly high sweet angel!
— Terry Lawton

So sorry to hear of Joann''s passing. She was our neighbor for nearly 70 years. She was a sweetheart, always liked stopping by and chatting with her. R.I.P. Joann we''ll miss you.
— Carl Milks

Condolences

  • I am very sorry for the families loss. Joann was a very good friend of my mother Edna Tyger. I still kept in contact with her until she moved into the nursing home and no longer recognized me. She was very precious to me. Very living and caring. She will be dearly missed. Good bye Joann.

    — Polly Tyger Dehner
  • So saddened to hear of grandmas passing. She was so kind and loving and I have many fond memories of visiting her and grandpa. May she rest in peace

    — Jennifer Parent (Bloomgren)
  • So very sorry to see that Joann passed! Loved her dearly! I used to do house cleaning and odd jobs for her. Became very good friends with her. R.I.P. Joann... fly high sweet angel!

    — Terry Lawton
  • So sorry to hear of Joann''s passing. She was our neighbor for nearly 70 years. She was a sweetheart, always liked stopping by and chatting with her. R.I.P. Joann we''ll miss you.

    — Carl Milks