Frances Johns

Frances Johns, Smithfield, Pa.

     Frances Johns, 98 of Smithfield, Pa. and formerly of Fairchance, Pa. passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Uniontown Hospital.

     She was born April 26, 1924 in Fairchance, Pa.

     Preceding her in death were her parents, Andrew and Emilia Czekanski; loving husband of 58 years, Daniel Johns and siblings, Ernie, Steve, Junior, Sophie, Mary Ann, Sylvia and Velma.

     Surviving are her three children, Daniel A. Johns and wife Denise, Thomas Johns and wife Kathy, and Debbie McDowell and husband Bill; grandchildren, Richard, Dustin, Lisa and Michael; several great grandchildren; sister, Emilia “Mickey” Patrick; many nieces and nephews and a very close friend like a son, Randy.

     Fran was a lifetime member of SS. Cyril and Methodius R.C. Church, the Christian Mothers and was known as the Cake Lady at the church’s Fish Dinners and Spaghetti Dinners.

     The family will receive friends in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and on Monday, January 23, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. A Blessing Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Liberato Ortega officiating.

     Interment will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Fairchance, Pa.

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