Frances "Fran" V. Rendulic

Frances “Fran” V. Rendulic, 92, of Rostraver Township, passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 2, 2025 in AHN Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her five surviving children. Born in McKeesport on October 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Frances (Fink) Vodopivec.

 Fran was a woman dedicated to her family and church. Married for 37 years, she raised six children and served on various committees at the Church of St. Anne including the bingo committee, Confraternity of Christian Mothers, and the Parish Council. She also enjoyed working outside of the home when time permitted. Before marriage she worked in various positions at Montgomery Wards (her favorite being in the stock room) and as a lab assistant at Westinghouse. After the passing of her husband in 1991, she returned to work at the Rostraver Public Library, first as an assistant then as the director before retiring at the age of 84 in 2016. She was an avid reader of many different genres. She maintained a list of the library regulars and what new books she thought they would like. She was a proponent of lifelong education. 

While working at the library she also earned her associate`s degree from Westmoreland County Community College. 

Her hobbies included bowling, sewing, knitting, crocheting, gardening, cooking and baking. Much of her work she entered in county fairs. She would proudly talk about her entries and the ribbons she won. 

She is survived by her sons, Frank Rendulic and Paul Rendulic; her daughters, Emma (Tom) Hopeck, Fran Rendulic and Lisa (Jeff) Kingsbury; grandchildren, Janice Rendulic, Frank Rendulic, Hillary (Dion) Sims, Daniel Rendulic, Dr. Paula (Dr. RJ Green) Hopeck, Thomas Hopeck, Maria (Robert Tracey) Hopeck and Faith Hopeck; great grandchildren, Gianna Hopeck, Anthony Hopeck and Rosa Hopeck. Fran was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her fourth great-grandchild!

 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank A. Rendulic Sr. whom she married in 1953; son, Louis Rendulic; daughter-in-law, Maxine Rendulic (wife of Frank); brothers, William (Laurene) Vodopivec and Louis (Anne) Vodopivec.

 Friends will be received on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church Of St. Anne with Rev. Roselo Melloria presiding. Interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park Cemetery.

 In lieu of flowers, the family is asking to please consider making a donation to Rostraver Public Library https://www.rostraverlibrary.org