Ivanka (Samec) Frank

June 3, 1924 - November 1, 2018

Ivanka (Samec) Frank, 94, of Toledo, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Arbor's. She was born in Kanal Ob Soci, Slovenia, on June 3, 1924, to Stephan and Anna (Zbogar) Samec. Ivanka married Pavel P. Frank on September 18, 1963, in Latina, Italy. They immigrated to the United States in April, 1964 and resided in Cleveland, Ohio. Ivanka had a son and a daughter, whom she raised, together with her husband. She moved to Toledo, Ohio with her family, in December, 1988. Ivanka was a seamstress, and a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, reading books, singing, and gardening. She enjoyed reading the K.S.K.J. Slovenian newspaper. She liked to tell stories about her childhood and growing up on the farm. Ivanka is survived by her son, Alfred; daughter, Irene (Matthew), granddaughter, Sarah, and many relatives in Slovenia and Italy. Family and friends may visit at Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, 2535 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43610 on Friday, November 9, 2018, from 12:30 p.m. until the funeral mass at 1:30 p.m. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Toledo, Ohio. In lieu of flowers: Donations in Ivanka's name may be made to: K.S.K.J. 2439 Glenwood Ave. Joliet, IL, 60435. Many thanks to the wonderful staff and nurses at Arbor's at Sylvania. Arrangements entrusted to the Ansberg-West Funeral Directors (419) 472-7633.