Frances E. Pritts

Frances E. Pritts, 96 of Washington, died Friday, July 12, 2019. She was born January 23, 1923 in Connellsville, the daughter of the late Joseph Gillott and Nettie Wiltrout Gillott. Frances was a graduate of Connellsville High School. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Frances enjoyed crocheting, reading and baking. On July 27, 1946, she married Merle Pritts, who died September 29, 1992. Surviving are a daughter, Merlene (John) Polansky of Washington; a son, Ronald Pritts of Washington; four grandchildren, John (Nicole) Polansky III, Tara (Mark) Finfrock, Melanie Pritts-Koger, Ronald Pritts II; eight great grandchildren, Tyler, Madison Finfrock, Emmalene and Elaina Polansky, Makayla, Cameron, Alexis and Brooklynn Koger; several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a brother, Albert Gillott; a sister, Carrie Wojciak and a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Pritts. Friends will be received Sunday, July14, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, July 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church with Father Tom Lewandowski as celebrant. Burial will follow at Washington Cemetery.