Frances Ann Boyle

Frances Ann Boyle, 68, passed away May 13 in the Samaritan Hospital Special Care Unit, after an eight year battle with COPD. She was born October 6, 1936 to Frank and Ruby Marz in Graham, Texas.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gerald Boyle; four daughters: Karin Buchmann, Koleen Boyle, Kim Boyle and Kathy Heart; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Holy Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 323 D. Street S.W., Ephrata.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday by Father Kerr at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Frances was a 30 year employee of Big Bend Community College, retiring as their purchasing manager in 1999.

She was a loving and caring person, a great wife, mom and grandma. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.