Fran A. Mrs. O'Neal

Fran A. ONeal, age 79, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at her home in Toledo.  Fran was born January 3, 1940 in Evansville, IN to Richard and Frances Alvey.  She received her Bachelors of Science degree from St. Mary-of-the-Woods in Indiana and her Masters Degree from the University of Toledo.  Fran combined her love of teaching and her love of culture by student teaching on a Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico.  She embraced Navajo life by living in a traditional Hogan as her students did.  Fran met her husband and life partner, William ONeal back in Indiana and they married on June 8, 1963 in Mt. Carmel.  After living and teaching in various locations, Fran and Bill moved to Northwest Ohio where she began teaching grade school in Oregon. She took special care of her students in difficult situations by providing clothing and snacks to those without, often sharing her own lunch.  Fran started a 25 year career at St. Francis de Sales High School.  She was known as an educator who was devoted to her students, giving special attention to those who struggled.  She challenged those students helping them excel and realize their true potential. Fran and Bill traveled the world together visiting many historical cities and sampling different cultures.  They especially loved their travels to Rome and Vatican City.  Fran was very active with the Westmoreland neighborhood home tours where people could tour historical homes and enjoy their beautiful architecture and decor.  She served on the board as social chairman for several years. Left to cherish Frans memory is her loving husband, Bill; sisters, Mary Alvey Kolbeck (Andrew) of Colorado and Christine Etherington (Scott) of Florida; many nieces, nephews, and other family members. Visitation will be at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) on Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 2-7:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. Scripture Service and on Monday, December 30th from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Gesu Catholic Church, 2049 Parkside Blvd. Toledo.  Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to  the Fran A. ONeal Scholarship at St. Francis de Sales School, 2323 W. Bancroft St. Toledo, OH 43607.