FRANCES L. SAKOLA

FRANCES L. SAKOLA Frances L. Sakola, 86, of Perrysburg, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at Brighton Gardens in Westlake, Ohio, surrounded by her family. Frances was born July 17, 1935, in Dalton, Illinois, to Frank and Grace (Hellinga) Beluschek. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University, 1957, in education.

Frances immediately started her teaching career, before retiring in 2002 from the Toledo Public Schools. She was a member of First Church in Perrysburg. She loved the outdoors, family reunions and golfing. She enjoyed riding her bike and traveling with her grandchildren to their sporting events.

Frances is survived by her son, Jon Sakola; grandchildren, Nicholas, Mariangela and Veronica Sakola; their mother, Sharon; daughterin-law, Kathy Stack, and brother, Bill (Kathy) Beluschek. She was preceded in death by her parents and followed by her son, James Sakola.

A memorial service for Frances will be held Friday, April 22, at 11 a.m., at First Church of Perrysburg, 200 West Second Street, Perrysburg. Inurnment will follow in Fort Meigs Union Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to Witzler-ShankWalker Funeral Home, Perrysburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frances’ name to the Hospice of the Western Reserve. Condolences may be made online to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com