Obituary of Frances A. Fonda

Mrs. Frances A. Fonda, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2022.  Born in Fort Johnson, NY on July 6, 1934 she was the daughter of the late John and Mabel (Cromer) Hassfurter.

A lifelong area resident, Fran attended local schools and was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.  She was employed as a retail associate several local companies, most notably for Miller’s Department Store until her retirement.  Fran also enjoyed playing the Accordion and would often play for anyone who was willing to listen.  She will be forever loved.

On May 30, 1954 she united in marriage to Howard D. Fonda. That union was blessed with 62 years of marriage until his passing on March 26, 2016.  Frances was also predeceased by five brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her children, Shelia Bell of Florida and E.J. Fonda of California; two grandchildren, Amber Santiago, Nicholas Santiago; one great granddaughter, Katy Snyder; one sister, Betty Delos; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will held on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home with Rev. William T. Hodgetts, Jr. officiating.  Burial with will follow in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Hagaman, NY. A calling hour will precede the funeral beginning at 1p.m. at the funeral home.

Those wishing to remember Frances in a special way, please consider a memorial contribution to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208   Please visit the online memorial at www.brbsfuneral.com