Carol J. Franz “CJ”, 80, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Victoria (Moskal) Biega and was born November 23, 1942.
She is survived by her sons; James Franz and his wife Natasha of Ellwood City, Alan Franz and his wife Krista of New Castle, her grandchildren; Aaron Franz and his wife Chris of Ontario Canada, Rachel Thomas and her husband Wesley of Ellwood City, Kayla Weller and her husband Will, Rylee Franz, Maeson Cearfoss and her husband Robert, all of Ellwood City, great-grandchildren; Charlotte Thomas, Matt Wright, and Chloe Wright, Konner and Kamdyn Weller and one sister; Rita Hammerle.
Carol grew up in Chewton right next to the ballfield and was next door neighbors with the Richie Allen family and Kubinski’s Market. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1960 and married Don just after graduation. They lived for a short period in Columbus Ohio while he was in the Air Force.
Later they moved back to Ellwood City and raised a family. Carol enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, and watching her children’s sporting events. She loved old slapstick comedy like the Three Stooges, Lucy and Jerry Lewis and instilled this in her children and grandchildren. She also loved music, Elvis and Englebert were a couple of favorites.
Later in life Carol and her husband enjoyed camping, boating, and fishing at Lake Erie, spending winters in Florida, and they were both avid golfers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, of 58 years, Donald Franz, three brothers; Paul Biega, Bernard Biega, and Charles Beatrice.
The family would like to thank all those at Northview Estates and Gentiva Hospice for the outstanding care they gave.
There will be a private celebration of life for family and close friends.
Arrangements entrusted to the TURNER FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City.
Carol will be missed by many. She was always so easy to talk to and so friendly. Barbara(Tomon)Mount and Donald Mount
Hi there – I am just learning Of Carol’s passing. I hope this message gets to the family. I worked for Home Instead and was with Carol twice a week. We took short walks, what to Carla’s for lunch where she loved to socialize and we watched alot of the price is right at her request. She was a fantastic lady and I am a better person for knowing her. I am sure she was happy to be reunited with her late husband, she showed me pictures often. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Colleen Majors