Frances “Fran” W. ZAPAR, 90, of Wellsville, NY, died Sunday, March 30, 2025 in the Hart Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville.
Born April 26, 1934, in Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of Stanley G. and Helen Duda Wojculewski. On November 10, 1973, in Vineland, NJ, she married Alexander J. Zapar, who survives. A 1952 graduate of Bridgeton High School, Bridgeton, NJ, she attended Cumberland County College. Fran was employed as office manager by Mahi Salam pediatric office in Downingtown for 25 years, retiring in 1999 and moving to their mountain home in Alma. She attended Yorks Corners Mennonite Church.
Surviving besides her husband, Alexander, are: a daughter, Alexandra T. Smida; a son, Michael A Zapar; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five sisters, Alice Smith, Lillian (Gerald) Montelane, Betty Anne Canlino, Nancy (William) McCan, and Lois F. Zimmerman; two brothers, Stanley G. Wojculewski and John F. Wojculewski; nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by a daughter, Debra L Smith; two sons, John L. Hepner and John S. Zapar; a grandson, Robert John Zapar; two sisters, Helen W. Tribbett and Ruth S. Hollingshead; and two brothers, Henry Wojculewski and Thomas Wojculewski.
Friends may call at Yorks Corners Mennonite Church, 3350 County Road 29, Wellsville, NY on Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, with a Memorial Service following at 2:00 PM. Pastor Matt Havens will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Yorks Corners Mennonite Church or American Red Cross.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Cremation, Crowell Chapel, 296 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
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