COLUMBUS—Florence M. Franz age 98, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Home Again Assisted Living in Columbus. She was born on September 9, 1922 on Staten Island, New York to Stanley and Frances (Sen) Piekalski. She attended St. Adelbert Catholic School and graduated from Port Richmond High School on Staten Island. Florence was married to Reuben Franz on Nov 25, 1945. She was employed at the dentist office of Dr. W. C. Frey in Columbus for 17 years and Columbus Community Hospital for 20 years, retiring in 1996. Florence was a Red Cross representative and blood drive volunteer for 70 years. She was a long-time member of the American Legion Auxiliary and an active member of St Jerome Catholic Church and its altar society. Survivors include nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, two sisters-in-law; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 2016, brother Stanley Piekalski and sister Julia McGrath. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH in Columbus. Rev. Garrett Kau will officiate. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Columbus. Memorials may be directed to St. Jerome Parish. Online condolences may be shared at jensenfuneralandcremation.com.