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Frances M. Savannah Vavro, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Parma, Ohio, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Born and raised in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Susie Betro Savannah.

Frances was a retired nurse and an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She 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.

She is survived by her six 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 Rose Sassone of Arizona, Joseph Savannah and his wife, Phyllis, of Butler, Donald Savannah and his wife, Darlene, of Pittsburgh, Bernard Savannah and his wife, Susan, of Butler and Debra Albert and her husband, Robert, of Butler; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her beloved husband, Frances was preceded in death by her brother, Fred Savannah Jr.; and brother-in-law, Anthony Sassone.

VAVRO — There will be no visitation for Frances M. Savannah Vavro, who died Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget of Kildare Parish in Parma, Ohio, with the Rev. Robert Wisniewski officiating.

Friends are invited to attend the committal service and entombment at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Butler, with Deacon Mitch Natali, of All Saints Parish, officiating.

Local arrangements were entrusted to the care of MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 429 Center Ave., Butler.

For more information, visit www.martinfh.net.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.