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Frances M. Funk, 94
Frances M. Funk, 94, passed away at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown on Wednesday, January 09, 2013. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Bertha (Charles) Miller. Frances was the wife of the late Benjamin R. Funk whom she married on Christmas Day in 1940 and shared 53 years. She previously resided at Oak Leaf Manor North, Landisville, and Millersville.
Frances was a graduate of Stevens High School and a 1939 graduate of St. Joseph School of Nursing. She attained a Bachelor’s Degree in education with a Major in school nursing in 1963 from Millersville University. She was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church of Lancaster since 1955. Her nursing career included private duty, industrial, physician office, and hospital care but she was foremost a nursing educator having taught with the Lancaster General School of Nursing, Lancaster Practical Nurse Program, and St. Joseph School of Nursing, from which she retired. Frances enjoyed traveling, bowling, knitting, and researching family genealogy. She was an avid Phillies and Penn State fan.
Surviving are three children: John L. Funk (LeeAnn) of Lawson, MO, Robert L. Funk (Mary Ann) of Lancaster, PA, and Donna L. Hoover (Frank) of Elizabethtown, PA; five grandchildren: Kimberly Funk of Lawson, MO, Dona Goede of Stockton, MO, David Funk of Alexandria, VA, Brian Funk of York, PA, and Jamie Thomas of Lakeville, MA; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marilyn J. Wolf of Madison, WI. Frances was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth R. Miller. Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at Conestoga Memorial Park. Please OMIT flowers. Contributions may be made in Frances’ name to a charity of your choice or the Office of Gift Planning, 1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 (please designate either Hospice Care or Washington 3rd Floor Honorarium). To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041
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July 11, 2013
Mrs. Funk was my instructor at St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing. She was so generous with her sense of humor and practical advice. She shared an adventure with her students when she kindly volunteered to chaperone a trip to the Poconos and 20 of us jammed into an elevator. We were way over the weight limit and we were stuck for a while between floors waiting for a rescue. I can still see Mrs. Funk climbing out of the elevator, but she was a good sport, as always. She leaves a wonderful legacy as a nurse and as a woman.
~Kathleen Flynn
I was sorry to learn of Fran’s passing. I have many good memories of our work together at Lancaster General School of Nursing. We also had many good times as friends. I enjoyed seeing her at Oak Leaf Manor in recent years when the AARP Chorus sang there. She lived a good life and will be missed.
FLora Poulos
On behalf of my family I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of "Aunt Fran". I have nothing but the fondest memories of many holidays spent with my father, "Uncle Ben, "Aunt Fran" and the cousins. I will never forget her and her wonderful sense of humor. God bless all of you and help you through this difficult time.
Ken and Marcia Miller & Family
Fran was an inspiration to me in my family tree research. I initially used her notes to get started with the Charles family. Even though we were only separated by a few family extensions (My mother and her were cousins) I only had the privledge to meet her once. Although she is gone, her contributions will live on forever.
Dale Shenk
Mountville
