Frances Ann Besash

Frances Ann Besash, 92, of Coatesville, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Francis John "Frank" Besash with whom she shared 73 years of marriage. Born in Emmitsburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Fred Paul Timmerman and Marion Cotilus Timmerman.

Ann grew up in the Emmitsburg area and was a 1950 graduate of the Emmitsburg High School. She was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Parkesburg. She was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker all her life.

She is survived, in addition to her husband, by four children; Donna Bloom and husband Doug of Marathon, Florida, Jack Besash of Coatesville, Mary Ann Barber and husband George of Honey Brook, PA and Christopher Besash of Souderton, PA, seven grandchildren, a host of  great grandchildren and one sister Christine Timmerman of Frederick, Maryland. She was preceded in death by one sister Catherine Hodge and four brothers Junior, Bill, Henry and Jack.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Consolation Church,  603 West Second Ave., Parkesburg, PA with visitation and viewing at the church from 9:30 AM to the time of the service followed by interment at Our Lady of the Seven Dolors Roman Catholic Cemetery, Parkesburg, PA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com