Obituary of Frances Ahkao ~ 2009

Transcribed by Joan S Dunn

Source: New Bern Sun Journal Sunday, Apr 19, 2009





Frances Ahkao, 97, of Oriental died Saturday, April 11, 2009.  She was 
born on August 2, 1911. Frances was the patriarch of the Polish side of 
the family. She lived in Schenectady, N.Y., for most of her life. In her 
earlier years, she worked for the telephone company as a telephone 
operator and later became, with her husband, Joseph, the owners of several 
Jackson Avenue Apartments. There she helped many people, both young and 
old, who till this day remember and speak of her with great respect and 
regard.  The last 13 years of her life were spent living in Oriental, 
North Carolina, with her son Richard and daughter-in-law, Jean. She was a 
member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Schenectady, N.Y., and 
St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Oriental. She loved life, loved 
her church and family, and loved reading books.  She was preceded in death 
by her husband, Joseph.  She is survived by her son, Richard of Oriental; 
four grandchildren, Roxane McPeters of Albany, N.Y., Richard J. Ahkao of 
Belleville, Mich., Allen P. Ahkao of Berkeley Heights, N.J. and Andrew 
Ahkao of Dumont, N.J.; and 10 great-grandchildren.  A memorial service 
will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 20, at St. Peter the Fisherman 
Catholic Church in Oriental with Father Paul Mizener officiating.  
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home & Cremations, Alliance.



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