Ann Marie Franko 1935-2025

Ann was born March 11, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of Peter and Magda Grdenic Mahin, and was a lifelong area resident.

Ann was a 1953 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and went on to marry the love of her life, Richard Franko, on June 16, 1956, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Youngstown. The two celebrated 65 years of marriage before Richard’s passing in 2021.

For Ann, family was everything. She was a devoted homemaker, mother and grandmother who cherished being around those she loved. Ann was proud of her heritage and loved ALL things Croatian. She prayed the Rosary daily and loved getting to know other people. Ann was kind, outgoing and had a phenomenal memory. To Ann, no one was a stranger, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Ann will always be remembered by her children, Judy (Brad) Bloomberg of Youngstown, Rick (Nancy) Franko of Poland, Marianne (Jeff) Semivan of Highland Heights and Katie (Len) Brush of Manassas, Virginia; grandchildren, Daniel (Jesika) Bloomberg, Andrew Bloomberg, Grace and Peter Caiazza, and Sarah Brush; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Besides her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Franko; beloved daughter, Janet Caiazza; sister, Meg Malenic; and brothers, John, Peter and Tom Mahin.

Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass for Ann at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish-St. Matthias Church, 915 Cornell St., Youngstown, OH 44502-2765.

A private entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ann’s name to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary and send condolences to Ann’s family.

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