Francis B. Vrana

Francis B. Vrana, 91, of Madison, died peacefully Monday, October 9, 2017 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born May 15, 1926 in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania to Andrew and Anna Vrana. He married Vivian P. Gatlin on March 7, 1952 in Barnesboro, PA. Francis worked many years as a machinist in Cleveland He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vivian P.; daughter Jill (Dennis) Judd of Madison; son Michael Vrana of Cleveland; two grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 8 other siblings. Memorial Contributions may be made in Francis' name to a Veteran's charity of your choice or Samaritan's Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org or P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. A memorial service to honor Francis will be Friday, October 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street Madison, OH 44057. Pastor Joseph Tyrpak will officiate Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com