Frances M. (Savannah) Vavro, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Parma, Ohio on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Frances was a retired nurse, avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and spent most of her free time doing what she loved most, serving the Lord at her church, St. Bridget of Kildare Parish. She will be remembered by all for her thoughtfulness, dependability, and love. She was the loving wife of the late Steve Vavro with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Born and raised in Butler, PA, Frances was the daughter of the late Fred and Susie (Betro) Savannah. She is survived by her five children, Cathleen Vavro of Parma, Stephen Vavro Jr. of Parma, Thomas Vavro of Parma, Timothy Vavro of California, Cheryl Eustaquio and her husband Joseph of California and Rodney Vavro and his wife Shannon of Parma; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; five siblings Mary Sassone of Arizona, Joseph Savannah and his wife Phyllis of Pennsylvania, Donald Savannah and his wife Darlene of Pennsylvania, Bernard Savannah and his wife Susan of Pennsylvania, and Debra Albert and her husband Robert of Pennsylvania, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Fred Savannah Jr and brother-in-law Anthony Sassone.
There will be no funeral visitation. The celebration of a Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 10am on Wednesday, April 24 th at St. Bridget of Kildare Parish., with Rev. Robert Wisniewski officiating. Entombment will be on Thursday, April 25th at St. Michael's Cemetery in Butler, PA.