Frances J. Gustovich

NILES - Frances J. (Bonder) Gustovich, 78, passed away peacefully at 11:40 am on Friday July 5, 2013 at the Hospice House in Poland following a short illness. She was born in Warren on December 16, 1934 the daughter of Rudy and Eva (Platt) Leskovec and lived in Niles her entire life. A 1952 graduate of St. Mary's High School, Warren, she was a member of St. Stephen Church and the AMLA Club of Cleveland.  She retired in 1997 after working for 20 years as a legal secretary to the Law Directors for the City of Niles. She enjoyed and was passionate about symphonies and operas. Fran is survived by two sons, Frank (Mary Ann) Bonder of Irvine, California, Thomas (Theresa) Bonder of Hubbard; five daughters, Frances (Bruce) Simeone of Niles, Sue (Jerry) Mollis of Niles, Christine (Tom) Pallante of Florida, Dorothy (Carlo) Ciccone of Howland, Mary (Tom) Yeigh of Newbury; 13 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and a brother, James Leskovec of Niles. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Theodore G. Gustovich Sr. whom she married on November 22, 1986. Calling Hours will be Monday, July 8, 2013 from 9:30 to 10:45 am at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am at St. Stephen Church.  Rev. Thomas Kraszewski will be the celebrant. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be mass offerings at St. Stephen Church 129 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 or Hospice House 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, Ohio 44514.