Frances K. Gange,80, died at her residence on October 10, 2014. She was born in Swissvalle, PA on August 29, 1934, the daughter of the late Benjamin W. Bystry and Frances K. Schlernitzauer.

She served in the United States Air Force in the Korean War from 1953 to 1955.

She is survived by her daughter, Denise J. Thon and her finance Ben Carter of Staunton, VA; her beloved nephew, Tim J. McDonald of Georgia, her adopted daughters; Trish Padall and her husband George of Florida, Ikey Leshear of Florida, Karen Sanz of Wyoming and Lise Gordon of Virginia.

She was a wonderful loving woman who touched all of our lives in a positive way.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories.

At her request there will not be a service.

Anderson Funeral Home of Crozet is in charge of arrangements.