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Donna M.
Francis
Nov 29, 1934 — Jan 21, 2021
Red Lion
Donna M. (Grove) Francis, 86, Passed away peacefully at SpiriTrust Skilled Care Facility-York on January 21 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59yrs, Harold E. Francis Jr.
Donna was born on November 29 1934 on the family farm in Felton. The daughter of Raymond and Amelia (Able) Grove. She was a graduate of Red Lion High School and was employed by Cole Steel of York, KDV Orthopedics and retired from Dallastown Family Medicine.
Donna was a 75yr member of Bethlehem Stonepile UMC in Red Lion. She spent her retirement years enjoying time with her family and attending Penn State Football.
Donna is survived by her son Chad Francis and wife Tracey of State College PA. She also leaves behind her sister, Brenda Wert of York and a brother Raymond Grove and wife Kathy of Canonsburg PA. She was the loving grandmother of Kristy Berrios and husband Rafael of Brogue, Stephanie Shindel and husband Mike of York and Michaella Francis of York. She was great-grandmother to Brittne Hagan and husband Harley of York, Haylee Orr and companion Aaron of Red Lion and Kylee Berrios of Brogue. She also leaves behind a great-great granddaughter Sophia Hagan and many loving extended family members.
She was preceded in death by a son Scott Francis of Red Lion, a sister Leona Johnson of Red Lion, and a great-grandson Dustin Tipton of York.
A graveside service will be held at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens Tuesday January 26 2021 at 1:00pm with the Rev. Curtis R. Weber Pastor Emeritus officiating. All are welcome to attend, we will be practicing CDC guidelines for masking and social distancing. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date at Bethlehem Stonepile UMC in Red Lion.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Bethlehem Stonepile UMC in Red Lion in Donna's honor.
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