Emilio John “Willie” Frank, 96, of Rochester Township, passed away in Rochester Manor on September 12th, 2025. He was born in Rochester on January 27th, 1929, a son of the late James V. and Rose C. Floccari Frank. He is survived by his sister, Rose Cecilia Frank of Rochester Township, with whom Willie resided with for many years, as well as one sister-in-law, Janice Frank McConaughy of Oakdale, Pennsylvania, a beloved cousin, Joseph Emmanuel of Export, Pennsylvania and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers: Andrew, Robert S. “Spot”, Sylvester, Vincent and Alfred Frank; as well as four sisters: Olga M. Frank, Eileen P. Miller, Dolores J. “DeeDee” Frank and Virginia M. DeBarge Fox; along with five brothers-in-law: Walter Miller, John DeBarge, James Fox, Frank Mavero and Robert McConaughy; as well as four sisters-in-law: Marilyn Frank, Juanita Frank Mavero, Agnes Frank Kathleen Frank: along with three nephews, David G. Frank, Joey Miller, David A. Frank and one great-niece, Falisha Frank.
Emilio was a retired employee of the former Westinghouse Corporation, which is currently known as Eaton Corporation. He was also a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church of Rochester, part of Our Lady Of The Valley Parish, where he had been an usher for many years. He was a 1946 graduate of Rochester Area High School who went on to receive his B.S degree in Business Administration in 1957 from Geneva College on Beaver Falls. He was also a former member of the Rochester Turners who loved his garden. He also loved baseball and he pitched for many years. He was also very well known for the wine that he made. Friends will be received on Wednesday, September 17th, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., at the William Murphy Funeral Home Inc. 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, September 18th at 10 a.m., in St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 632 Virginia Avenue, Rochester. Father Christopher Mannerino will be the celebrant of the Mass. Interment will follow in St. Cecilia Cemetery, 761 Allendale Road, New Brighton. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 628 Virginia Avenue, Rochester, PA, 15074, or a charity of your choice.
