Frances Rousseau Filson Lacey; 91; of York; formerly of Elizabeth; died Saturday; Sept. 23; 2006; in the Dallastown (Pa.) Nursing Center. She was born Oct. 3; 1914; in Kittanning; a daughter of the late Joseph and Mona Shelton Rousseau. Mrs. Lacey was a graduate of California State Teachers College and a member of its Alumni Association and the Pennsylvania and National Education associations. She was a favorite teacher of many generations of Elizabeth Elementary students. She retired as a teacher from the Elizabeth Forward School District with 39 years of service. After retirement she became an avid oil painting artist. Mrs. Lacey was a member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church and the Clairton Senior Citizens and AARP. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband; James Lacey. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law; Linda and Robert Daugherty; of Apollo Beach; Fla.; and Marie and James Donnelly; of York; a sister; Mona Spegele; of Cape May Point; N.J.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and her former husband; John Filson. Friends will be received Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME; 221 Second St.; Elizabeth. Funeral services will be held Wednesday; Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ronald C. Lindahl officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to: Elizabeth United Methodist Church; 317 Second St.; Elizabeth; Pa. 15037. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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