Frances S. Mollyn

Frances S. Mollyn, of Ottsville, formerly of Warrington and Flushing, New York, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was 100.

She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene C. Mollyn for 60 years until his death in 2010.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Monica (Gaidamavic) Skridul. Frances was a graduate of Bushwick High School, Brooklyn, NY.

Employed by the Fifth Avenue Bank, in New York City, Frances was the bank’s first female bank teller. Her most noteworthy regular customer was First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The bank’s president was Edward Streeter, businessman and author of several popular novels, including Father of the Bride, later made into a Hollywood movie classic.

An avid gardener, Mrs. Mollyn had also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy. With her husband, she had traveled extensively, especially to Puerto Rico and throughout Europe.

Mrs. Mollyn is survived by her two children: Lori J. Healy and her husband, William, of Ottsville, and George E. Mollyn, of Allentown; three grandchildren: Lisa Coia, Erin Lodise, and Kacie Cheng; four great-grandchildren: C. J. Coia, Arya Coia, Adam Lodise, and Amanda Cheng; and Dot White, a good neighbor and close friend.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, George Skridul.

Her Graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 2, in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mrs. Mollyn’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or online at www.cancer.org.