Frances K. Alberty

Frances (Fran) Alberty of Upper Arlington died peacefully Tuesday May 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents Frank Korchick and Alice (Crum); husband J.W. (Jay) Alberty; son John K. Alberty and daughter Allison L. Alberty. Fran is survived by her sister Donna Jean Umbstaetter of Columbus; brother Frank A. (Patricia) Alvarez of St. Louis, MO; and sister Patricia L. (Phillip) Rinkoski of Springfield, MO; plus many nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews. She also had a multigenerational circle of close friends.

Fran retired from the Ohio Attorney General's office as a Complaint Specialist where she was recognized many times for her expertise. She also served in the offices of the Ohio Secretary of State and Ohio Treasurer. Her true passion was for public service, which was ignited by her volunteer work for Adlai Stevenson's campaigns in the 1950s. By the 1960s and 70s. Fran was a recognizable figure in local charities and Democratic political campaigns. As a member of many organizations, notably the Federated Democratic Women of Ohio, Fran made major contributions with her public relations experience, ability to mobilize volunteers and her well known and unwavering enthusiasm!

Fran held numerous offices and chaired countless committees, was a Delegate to Ohio Democratic Party conventions and participated as an Elector in Ohio's Electoral College. Her accomplishments were recognized many times through awards and presentations. As a woman who began in what was still a male dominated field, her service in multiple county and state party offices was groundbreaking. Her accomplishments and mentorship were an inspiration to many women and youth following in her footsteps.

Fran also donated much of her energy and experience to benefits and fundraisers for local charities and organizations, including the COSI Women's Association, WAZOO, Project Hope, The Women's Heart Board and Brace IV.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to OhioHealth Hospice, c/o OhioHealth Foundation, 3430 OhioHealth Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43202.