Frances T. Peterson

Frances T. Peterson, age 83 passed away on Friday November 26, 2021. Fran was a young mother to 4 children where she was a stay at home mom. As her children grew older, she went to night school at The University of Akron to garner not only her bachelor’s degree, but also a master’s degree. She went on to a long career in teaching at Buchtel High School and Simon Perkins Middle School. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and taking care of her loving dog, Tuffy. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great grandmother and friend. Fran was a strong Catholic parishioner who gave of herself to her church and community. Fran is preceded in death by her daughter Terri, parents Richard and Virginia Vorwerk, stepmother Mary Vorwerk, brother Richard Vorwerk (Evonne Anderson). She is survived by her children, Richard (Donna) Peterson, Mark Peterson, and Mike Peterson. She is also survived by her sister Agnes (Bill) Smith. Her grandchildren Tonya (Ryan) Beal, Ryan Perrotta, Julia (Michael) LoRocca, Vinny Peterson and fiancée Shayla Williamson, James, Christina, and Nicole Matthews, Michael, and Jason Peterson. She was also a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews and a proud great grandmother to her many great grandchildren. The family has chosen to have a private family service to celebrate her life. She will be buried at ALL SAINTS cemetery, located at 480 W. Highland Rd, Northfield, Ohio 44067. A special thanks to all the caring nurses and aids at The Village of St. Edwards Fairlawn who gave such good care to Fran.

Services in care of The Billow Funeral Homes and Crematory, Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Road  Akron, OH  44333.