Treva (Zuercher) Frank, 96, died May 8, 2023, in the comfort of her home in Orange MA with her family.
She was born in 1927 in Pennsylvania to Oswin and Priscilla Zuercher. She graduated from Bluffton (OH) College, in 1948 where she met her husband, the Rev. Vance Frank. They enjoyed 70 years together before his passing in 2019. She and Vance raised six children as they served churches in Ohio; Rumford and West Paris ME; 1st Universalist Church of Orange MA, 1972–1992; and First Church Unitarian of Athol MA,1984–1992.
In addition to church and community activities Treva was an avid reader, a member of the Atheneum and Unity club.
Treva was a kind, gentle soul, full of grace with a quick wit and a ready smile. She was proud of her Mennonite heritage, living the values of kindness, acceptance and primacy of family. She made her home the gathering place for family and friends caring for aging parents and grandchildren.
Treva was predeceased by her parents, husband, her sister Vivian Skinner as well as daughter Karen Frank Mays and sons Micheal Frank and Daniel Frank.
She is survived by her sister Mary Reichley; daughters, Julie Frank (James Randall) of Colorado and Bonnie Frank (Kenton Tharp) and Anita Henry (James) of Orange; son-in-law Richard Mays of NH; and daughter-in-law Allyson Hart Frank of Gardner. Treva dearly loved her 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and her great-great-granddaughter.
The family expresses gratitude to the Hospice Team of Care Central VNA for their compassionate care. Service will be private.