Frances Newman Obituary

Frances (Frannie) A. Newman, 81, of Forty Fort died suddenly on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, 2012, surrounded by her family in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late William and Molly Ford Bromfield. She was a graduate of GAR High School and attended Wilkes-Barre Business College.

Frannie was employed as a bookkeeper by Signal Finance and Van Scoy International. Following her retirement, she worked a number of years for Bon-Ton.

She had resided in Forty Fort the past 56 years.

Frannie lived her life to be with her family.

She was a member of Forty Fort United Methodist Church.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her daughter, Mollie A. Newman; husband, William I. Newman; and brother, Thomas G. Bromfield.

Surviving are daughters, Sally Van Scoy, Larksville; and Amy Fry and husband, Ronald, Larksville; grandchildren, Tiffany Kuhar and husband, Chris, Kristen Battista and husband, Todd, Tony Van Scoy Jr., Tyler Van Scoy, Dylan Fry and Sydney Newman Fry; and great-grandchildren, Logan, Jackson, Mollie and Hannah Kuhar.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from Harold C. Snowdon Home for Funerals Inc., 420 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. The Rev. Roger E. Griffith will officiate. Interment will be held in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Published by Citizens Voice on Nov. 24, 2012.
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Dear Newman Family,
Sad to hear the passing of a great lady, Fran - she always had a smile on her face. We will say a prayer for her.

Jumper Family

November 27, 2012

So sorry we forgot to sign our names to the previous message, we just loved your Mom and know she is no longer suffering. With our deepest sympathy, Joe, Adele and Allyson Broody

Joe and Adele Broody

November 26, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. Fran was a lovely person, we worked together at bonton. She will be missed by many.

Maggie Wallowak

November 26, 2012

Amy: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

John and Donna Sedor

November 26, 2012

Sally and Amy, your precious Mom was a true angel here on earth. Our Mom was proud to call her a true friend, we just loved growing up with the "girls" and their stories. Such fond memories that will live forever in our hearts. Frannie always made me feel very loved and special. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both and your families. We love you Frannie!! Let your angel wings fly xoxo

November 26, 2012

Sally and Amy, your Mom and mine were the best of friends. Your Mom was always such a kind, caring and fun-loving person, and that is how she will be remembered. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Bobby and Glenys Manfre

November 25, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. Fran was such a lovely person. She and my Mom, Betty Jean, were such close friends. My sincerest sympathy to your family. Love, Betsi James Thomas

Betsi Thomas

November 25, 2012

My condolences to Frans Family. I met Frances several years ago when I worked part time at Cooks Pharmacy, prior to moving to Texas. I enjoyed having conversations with her, she was a wonderful person. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

Joanne James

November 25, 2012

It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Raymond ,Joanna, Daniel, Amanda Martin

November 24, 2012

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Gene and Cindy Manfre

November 24, 2012

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