Frances S. Ognewchuk, 91, of Howell passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 19, 2014 surrounded by her family. Frances was born in Poland and raised her family in Jersey City prior to moving to Toms River for 20 years and eventually settling in Howell in 2011. She worked at Borden Ice Cream Company in New York prior to marrying and becoming a homemaker.
Frances was predeceased by her husband, Walter Ognewchuk in 2005; and her son, Walter R. Ognewchuk in 1988. She is survived by her son, Michael Ognewchuk and his wife, Theresa of Wallington; her daughter, Rosemarie Wallentine and her husband, Steven of Howell; and her sister, Janka of Poland.
Visitation will be held at Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 9:00 AM for the procession to her 11:00 AM Funeral Mass at Queen of Peace Church, Ridge Road, North Arlington. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com

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