Frances (Janectic) Hollinback, 91, of New Brighton passed peacefully with her family by her side on August 6th, 2025, at Providence Health adn Rehabilitation Center of Beaver Falls. She was born in Fallston, Pennsylvania on January 21st, 1934, a daughter of the late Nick and Mary (Stos) Janectic.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gregory C. Shingleton, two husbands, Gale Shingleton and Thomas Hollinback, her brothers, John, Joe, Michael, Nick, George, and Victor Janectic and her sisters, Mary Romanski, Barb Gossard and Katherine Janectic. She is survived by her son, Gary (Rhonda) Shingleton of New Brighton, her daughter, Victoria (Dave Burr) Shingleton of New Brighton, her granddaughter, Kylee (Chad) Byrd of Texas, , her great grandson, Gabriel Shingleton of Texas, her sister, Anne Ours of Beaver Falls, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Frances dedicated many years of service to Beaver County, working at Brady’s Run Ice Area until her retirement in June of 2010. She also drove school vans and buses for Ferguson Transportation, and spent time with Frye Bus Garage of Frye Transportation Group. In her free time, she loved visiting Mountaineer Casino, playing bingo and cards, especially the game 500, and taking part in the many activities offered at Providence. Her fun and loving spirit, friendly nature, and dedication to others left a lasting mark on everyone who knew her.
Friends will be welcomed on Friday, August 8th, from 3-7 P.M., at the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements and where prayers will be held on Saturday, August 9th at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M., at Holy Family Church, 521 7th Avenue, New Brighton with Father Howard Campbell officiating.
Private interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 1501 1st Avenue, New Brighton.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Providence, who loved and cared for Frannie. They are too numerous to list but you all know who you are!