Frances T. Craner
February 3, 1937 - August 29, 2025
Frances T. Craner, age 88, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Born in Wellsburg, WV on February 3, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Gueatano and Mary (Abbadanza) Mazzaufo. Frances made her career as a cafeteria worker at Colonial School District until her retirement.
Frances enjoyed meeting new people and was quite social. In her spare time, she could often be found bowling, skating, and playing cards. Most of all, Frances loved spending time with her family and cherished the memories she made with them.
In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Craner II; and brothers, Ralph Mazzaufo and Thomas Mazzaufo. She is survived by her children, Bonnie Sue Craner, Teresa Liebal (Earl), and William Craner (Carolyn); siblings, Carmela “Rita” Bucy and Madeline Mazzaufo; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 am until 11:30 am on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11:30 am. Inurnment will be held privately in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frances’ memory to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 345 Bear Christiana Road, Bear, DE 19701 or online by clicking here.
Mr and Mrs Robert Normand
I remember all the good days when I came up there to visit y’all were always so good to me and enjoy my visits, especially when we went to Atlantic City. Love y’all
Rose
Mom Craner was my first mother in law she is an amazingly great women one of the best grandmoms, caring, loving, My daughter Kristen absolutely loved going to her momom Craners as I will truly miss her in this life I know I will see her in the next. I know kristen is in Heaven with her grandmom & grandpop Craner. So many great memories Thanxs mom for always knowing what I should do next💔❤️ G.B.N.F. 🙏🏼❤️🥺 Love you, Rose Carpenter Craner, Liebal😘
Bonnie Craner
Mom I miss you so much. I love you. You give Dad HECK as often as you can (with love). I miss you Hummingbird.
Ann brenner
Mrs. Craner – you were the sweetest person I’ve known. You loved tabitha and Thomas and it showed. You will be missed so much. My condolences to your family. Ann
Ida
Will sadly be missed
Janice Fontello
Bonnie … I am so sorry to read this morning about your mom’s passing… please accept my sincere condolences. … Janice Fontello
Carle Sites
My sincere sympathy to the family. She will be missed by many friends including myself. God bless you all.
Tommy
Dear Aunt Franci, you will always be special to me, and I will always be happy that we got the time we did. I know I’ll see you again no matter how much time passes someday. Xoxo, i can always hear your laugh!