Frances Lesagonicz

Frances Jean Lesagonicz, 74, of Reading, entered into rest with God with her family at her side on Tuesday May 21, 2019 in Reading Hospital. Born in Reading on April 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Marion Robert and Helen (Sadowski) Ziolkowski. She was the wife of late Frank Lesagonicz, married April 23, 1966. She was a graduate of Reading High School. She retired from the Wilson School District in 2009. Frances was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Reading.
She loved spending time playing cards and bingo, singing in the Manorettes, playing with the grand dogs and listening to the oldies. She is survived by her children, Marion Lesagonicz Brenner, wife of James Brenner, Lititz and Nicholas Lesagonicz, husband of Rebecca Lesagonicz; West Reading and one grandchild, Lyla Brenner. She is also survived by her brother Leon Ziolkowski, husband of Marge Ziolkowski of Telford; sister-in-law, MaryAnn Ziolkowski of Shillington and a step-sister, Cindy Trygar, wife of Paul Trygar, of Shillington and numerous nieces and nephews. Frances was predeceased by her brother Robert Ziolkowski.
Frances' personality shined through her love and zest for life; never being cooped up or dependent, she was always on the go. These traits will shine through those who were fortunate to have met her and all will greatly miss her.
Funeral procession will depart Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 322 S. 5th Street, Reading, at 9:30 a.m. Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Orsulak, Celebrant. Interment will follow in Nativity of BVM Ukrainian Catholic Church cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean Funeral Home, Tuesday May 28, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro Pa 19508 or online at www.berksarl.org. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.