Mary Frances Filson

Mary Frances Filson, 86, formerly of Hazelton and Erie and a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Meadville Medical Center.

She was born August 5, 1936 in Erie, a daughter of William Philip and Jessie Van Geem McGovern.  She married Stuart H. Filson February 4, 1978 and he preceded her in death November 18, 1995.

Fran worked at Harbor Electric in Hazelton and at Bliley Electric in Erie.  She was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed being a Lector at the Masses at Wesbury.

Fran was a former member of the South Erie Turners Club.  She enjoyed bowling, music, collecting dolls, and crocheting.

Survivors include a sister, Alice Butt of Salt Lake City, UT; several nieces and nephews including Nancy Wilkinson (Jack) of Meadville, James Brydon (Lisa) of Crofton, MD, and Mark McGovern (Karen), Terry Butt, Cathie Clayton (John), Laura Faulkner (Dennis), and Douglas Butt, all of Salt Lake City, UT as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three sisters, Harriet McGovern, Martha Brydon, and Teresa McGovern.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, July 12th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the ROBERT W. WAID FUNERAL HOME, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE where the funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with the Rev. Sam Marchetta officiating.

Interment will be in Erie Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Wesbury Foundation (for the benevolent care fund), 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, PA 16335.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net