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86-Year-Old Woman's Routine Stop Yields Millionaire Status
31 Jul
Summary
- An 86-year-old woman won a $1.5 million scratch-off lottery prize.
- The winning ticket was purchased during a routine grocery shopping trip.
- The winner plans to buy a small house after her significant lottery win.
An 86-year-old woman, Rita Franczyk, has claimed a $1.5 million prize from a Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at a Giant Eagle store located on Towne Center Drive in Allegheny Township. Franczyk made the purchase during a regular grocery run, where she decided to buy more expensive $30 tickets instead of her usual $5 ones.
Franczyk, a grandmother of three, described her shock and excitement upon realizing her win, immediately calling her daughter. The significant prize money arrives at an opportune moment for her, as she recently had to relocate due to a burst pipe in her apartment and rising rent. She expressed plans to purchase a small home for herself.
Giant Eagle, the retailer of the winning ticket, congratulated Franczyk, highlighting their long-standing partnership with the Pennsylvania Lottery and their history of selling high-value winning tickets. Franczyk is known for her volunteer work and creative spirit, including face painting for children.
