Mrs. Ann Frances Kurzweil, 84, of Old Forge, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.

Born in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late John and Nell Augustitus Rincavage and was a graduate of Old Forge High School. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, Scranton.

Ann Frances was a faithful member of St. Joseph's Church, Duryea prior to its closing. After the closing of her church, she became a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea where she was a member of the Women's Society, Pastoral Council, a Eucharistic Minister and a Reader at Mass. Ann Frances was very active in the church picnics and enjoyed a Jell-O shot the last night of the picnic.

Ann Frances was a kind, loving and humble woman of great faith who deeply loved her daughters and was very proud and deeply rooted in her Lithuanian Heritage. She enjoyed the simple things in life, like sitting on her porch listening to the rain, reading a good book, doing crossword puzzles and collecting recipes for her son in law, Jeff, to make for her while they enjoyed Manhattans. She also enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens, nature and of course feeding all the critters that came into her yard. Everyone who met Ann Frances loved her and her kindness. She definitely left a lasting impression on everyone she met, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Christine Secula, who passed away on June 5, 2011.

Surviving is her husband, Seymour Kurzweil, of Old Forge
Daughter, Dena Kurzweil and her husband, Stephen Graham, of Bensalem
Daughter, Robyn Kurzweil and her husband, Jeffrey Gerosky, Taylor
Cousins

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 11:00am at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea with the Rev. Michael Bryant officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Duryea. A viewing will be held on Tuesday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go to the church the morning of the funeral. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

I was so sorry to hear from Sandy Donahue Zigray that Anne Frances had passed away. I had a lovely, warm conversation with her about a year ago-talking about all things Augustitus. Holding you all in the light.

Karen Augustitus(daughter of Ron Augustitus(son of Peter)) (3 months ago)

Dear Cousins, I was saddened to read about Ann Francis in the paper Retired here a few years ago and hoped to reconnect with some of my Augustitus family My prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace and may her memory be eternal (My grandmother Mary was Nell’s sister)

Sandra Donahue Zigray (3 months ago)

I am so sorry, Robyn and family.

Marissa Harrison (3 months ago)

Ann was an old and dear friend of mine. We celebrated marriages and births together many years ago. I was so sorry to read about her passing in the newspaper. I am equally sorry that I will not be able to join you at her funeral mass. I am currently out of town. Seymour, Dena, and Robyn please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Anne Marie Dougherty (3 months ago)

My sincere condolences to Ann Frances family. I knew Ann through the Council and she was my lector instructor. She was a wonderful person, kind, friendly and a true leader in the Catholic Church. She will be sadly missed. I had many great conversations with her. She loved her family and friends , her community, and her church. Heaven gained a beautiful soul.

Elaine Slusark (3 months ago)

I am so very sorry for your loss. I met Ann many years ago through Scranton Area Council of PTAs, while she was chairman of the Reflections Program. Ann was a great supporter of this program and all of the children who entered throughout out the years. It was a huge job and she did it for many years. When she decided to retire from Reflections, I took her place for about four years. I had big shoes to fill and a lot to learn. Ann was always there to help and assist with the many question I had. I am blessed to have known her. My deepest sympathy to the Kurzweil family.

Rose Ann McGlynn (3 months ago)

To Dena and Family, I am sorry for this great loss! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers with my deepest condolences!

Tony Betha (3 months ago)

Not a kinder, more compassionate person hath the Good Lord made than Ann Frances. The world was a better place due to her genuine and faithful influence on so many of us. I have vivid recollections of her with an apron on and a kitchen towel draped over her shoulder working so hard at church events! Ann Frances, you will be missed, but not forgotten. God Speed.

Adam Chase (3 months ago)

I hope we can get together one more time for another dance like the years you and Seymour visited The 25th Hour at The Woodlands when I hosted ‘30 Something.’

Rusty Fender (3 months ago)

Rest, my dear friend, in the arms of God free from illness and pain. I will never forget your beauty. Love, Angela

Angela McNichols Glazer (3 months ago)

You were loved and are mussed...

Andrew Lentowski (3 months ago)

Rest in peace, dear friend. I miss you already.

Janice Nowakowski (3 months ago)

Ann Francis lived her faith every day and will be deeply missed. I am thankful for the opportunity to get to know her and all the wonderful memories. My sincerest condolences to her family. Rest in peace dear friend.

Adella Donlin (3 months ago)

Rest in peace ,my friend. I will miss you.

Elaine. Dankulich (3 months ago)

Ann Frances was a great lady and we worked together at the Church May God Bless her and her family during this time

Ann Edwards (3 months ago)

To all those who knew and loved this sweet lady we are so sorry for our loss… together we will remember all the good times we shared Ann Francis enjoyed all that life had to offer!!! I recall dancing the jitter bug with her one day while we we making pierogies at the parish …. So many hour long conversations on the phone figuring out food amounts for picnics and dinners … she would tell you she iwas not much of a cook but an organizer.. one of the best! Rest in peace dearest AnnFrancis!

Judy and Tom Lambert (3 months ago)

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