Marilyn A. Frustos

Marilyn A. Frustos, age 89, of Alliance, passed away at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2020.

She was born January 2, 1931 in Alliance, Ohio to William J. Sr. and Emily K. (Wanamaker) Thomas. A graduate of Alliance High School, January 1950, Marilyn worked as a telephone operator before her retirement. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Marilyn enjoyed golfing, knitting, basket weaving and playing cards. She especially enjoyed spending time with all of her grandchildren, and great - grandchildren.

Survivors include her son, Ben (Debbie) Frustos Jr. of Alliance; granddaughters, Ally (Brendan) Rodgers, Cory (Matthew) Tafe,  and Addie (David) Butler; great-grandchildren,  Zane and Sydney Peterson, Presley Butler, Lennon and Avery Rodgers and Emree Tafe; numerous nieces and nephews; and sister in-laws, Mary Jean Reale of Columbus, OH and Corrine Densmore of Florida, and Joyce Thomas of Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Ben V. Frustos whom she married September 10, 1955, and who died March 28, 2007; two infant children; sister, Betty J. Hale; and brothers, William Thomas Jr., Jack Thomas, and Bob Thomas.

There will be a private chapel service at Highland Memorial Park on Tuesday. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sheila’s Haven     19690 West Middletown Rd, Beloit, OH 44609.

Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, Ohio 44601.