Frances Bieler Horvitz, 87

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FALL RIVER, MASS. – Frances Bieler Horvitz died Oct. 7. She was the wife of the late Ephraim Fischel Horvitz. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Rose (Federspiel) Bieler. A lifelong resident of Fall River, she attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She was an accomplished commercial and fine artist, with her work exhibited across the U.S. and in Australia. She was the recipient of several awards for her work. She was a member of Congregation Adas Israel and Temple Beth El.

 

She is survived by her children Sharon Horvitz Popovsky of Fall River and Shelah Horvitz and her husband Olav Grinde of Roslindale, Mass.; and her siblings Helen Matias, Leah Perlberg, Irving Bieler and Edward Bieler. She was the sister of the late Morris Bieler, Anna Glassman and Edith Lansky.    

Contributions may be made to Forever Paws Animal Shelter, 300 Lynwood St., Fall River, Mass. 02721.