Frances L. LaMantia, 87, Seward, passed away August 15, 2023, at her daughter Marcia's home in Blairsville surrounded by her loving family.  Born March 30, 1936, in Blairsville, the daughter of late Vendell and Mary (Rovnan) Kabasta.  Also preceded in death by husband John LaMantia, infant son Jeffrey John LaMantia, grandson Daniel Rodkey, brothers Joseph Adamchik, Frank Kabasta, and Rudolph Kabasta, and sister Josephine Brown.

Survived by daughter Victoria Stahl and husband Benjamin, Mifflinburg; Marcia Palmer and husband Ron, Blairsville; Denise Dawson and husband Jeremy, Sarver; 12 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Frances was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Seward, and attended Armagh Senior Citizens.  She enjoyed sewing, embroidering, cooking, baking, entertaining her family, and most of all enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Conemaugh Regional Hospice, and Dr. Nataniel and Dr. Sbeitan and their staff for their care throughout the years.

Friends received 3-7 pm Friday at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home 392 E. Philadelphia St., Armagh and 9:30 till time of mass 10:30 am Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 425 Bridge St., Seward, Pa 15954.  Interment Armagh Cemetery.  In lieu of Flowers memorial donations may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church.