Frances Marie (Malinowsky) Varhola, of Export, passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. She was born in Bairdford, Pa. and was a lifelong, avid gardener. She is survived by her children, Richard Varhola, Diane Amador and Patricia Stone; a niece, Carol Berger; and their families. Frances was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Knull. Per the family's wishes, services will be private and entrusted to RJ SLATER IV FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington (724-335-0100). www.rjslater.com