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Francis Cunion Obituary
Born in Olyphant, he was the son of the late Eugene and Anna Domanish Cunion and the stepson of the late Peter Sheptock. He was a 1956 graduate of the Olyphant/Johnson Tech High School.
In 1972, through hard work and determination, he founded Heritage Homes along with his friend and mentor, Angelo Guzzi.
Francis was well known and loved by everyone he met. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was also an exceptional artisan who excelled at carpentry, stone carving and woodworking. He and his wife, Barbara, met at Elk Mountain and enjoyed traveling and skiing throughout their marriage. He was a member of the Greystone Hunting Club, where he was the club treasurer for 25 years, the Scranton Country Club, and was a former member of the Elmhurst Country Club. Other organization memberships include being a member of the Lackawanna Home Builders Association as well as the past president of the Olyphant Lions Club. But the main passion in his life was his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who will be dearly missed.
Also surviving are a daughter, Jacqueline Hunt and her husband, Robert, Scott Township; two grandchildren, Justin King and Julianne Hunt; and a son-in-law, Jeffery King.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jill King, and a stepbrother, William Sheptock.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. this Friday in Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, where Francis was a member. Services will be led by the Rev. Seth D. Wasnock, assistant pastor of Our Lady of the Snows.
Interment will follow in Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, Peckville.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of donor's choice.
To sign the online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Rev. Virginia Miner
March 25, 2017
The First United Presbyterian Church , Peckville sends our prayers and condolences to family and friends. We will always be grateful for the part Heritage Homes and Francis played in the building of our sanctuary.
May God in Christ surround with comfort, love and peace in this difficult time.
Gene Maslar
March 24, 2017
Barbara, Jackie and family, please accept my sincere condolonces. Francie and I grew up together on Fern Hill until life's events sent us on our separate sucessful futures. God Bless.
Elaine Halloran Morrell
March 23, 2017
Jackie, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family.
Ed O'Hara
March 23, 2017
I knew Francie most of my life. A class act and a kind gentleman who enjoyed family, friends and golf.
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Carl and Gail Siracuse
March 23, 2017
Jackie, to you and Julianne and your entire family, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
Sandra and Ashley - Brodoski Siniawa
March 23, 2017
Cousin Jackie and Barb...I was shocked and saddened to hear of Francie's passing. He will always be remembered as a gracious person who had a kind word and a smile for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness.
John Wasilnak
March 23, 2017
Deepest sympathy to Fran's family.
I was about 10 when I met him & Angelo Guzzi. I was there caddy for a few years in the member guest tournaments.
John Condel
March 23, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to your family. So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
March 23, 2017
GREAT FRIEND,MENTOR WHO WILL BE SADLY MISSED.BILLY ALAIMO
Bill Ward
March 23, 2017
Jackie and family, We are so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandfather. You are in our prayers at this time of sorrow.
Sue & Bill Ward
Joby Kirtland
March 23, 2017
Barb, so sorry to hear about Fran. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. David & Joby Kirtland
George Cosmetis
March 23, 2017
"The one that love us NEVER really leave us" J.K.Rowling
Janet Halloran-Feola
March 23, 2017
My dear friends, I am so sorry for your family's loss. sending my love to All. Janet and Family
Terri Ankoff
March 23, 2017
Barbara,Jackie and family, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers I am so sorry for your loss.May God bless and keep you.
Marlene Dziadkowicz
March 23, 2017
Barbara, Jackie and family
I am so saddened by your loss. I will always remember our dinners, trips and good friendship. We had lots of laughs and Great memories. Francie was a good, kind person who will be missed. My deepest Sympathy, Marlene Dziadkowicz
Alice Yantorn
March 23, 2017
You were a friend since High School,and my boss for 45 years at Heritage Homes,ltd. I will miss our conversations and friendship.my sympathy to your wonderful family,rest in peace Fran,
Theresa
March 23, 2017
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God's beautiful promises for the future. John 6:40
MICHAEL GRATZ
March 22, 2017
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF FRANCIE, ETERNAL BE HIS MEMORY, HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND.
Dorothy Burda
March 22, 2017
While there are no words to ease your loss, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the memories you cherish comfort you all through these difficult times. Dorothy
Angel Guzzi
March 22, 2017
Very sorry for your loss.
Rabel's
March 22, 2017
Our sympathy and prayers to you Barbara and family. Francie was always such a nice man.
Steve (Murph) and Elaine
Francie was always such a nice man. always such a nice man.
Ned & Annmarie Tyler
March 22, 2017
Jackie and Rob, sorry to hear that you dad passed away. He was a great neighbor.
gloria and mike Perry
March 22, 2017
barb and family, gloria and i are deeply sadden by franny's passing. what a super friend and person he was to us at elmhurst, will miss him greatly
PATRICIA R NAUGIN
March 22, 2017
Jackie,
So sorry for your loss.Your dad was a great man .
PAT MACK NAUGIN
THE SERGER
Jason Konopka
March 22, 2017
I am so very sorry for the loss of Francis. I remember back when I used to live in Factoryville, Pennsylvania, That I sent house plans to his company HERITAGE HOMES. I remember that about 2 or 3 days later I got a Phone call from him telling me that he really liked my house plans. Over the phone he was a nice person. Though I never got to meet him face to face. My thoughts and Prayers are with the Cunion Family. My thoughts and Prayers are also with Heritage Homes' Future.
Bill & Sheila SMITH
March 22, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 22, 2017
To Barbara and family so sorry for your loss. Fran was a life long friend who we'll all miss in our lives.
Brian Lonergan
rich brill
March 22, 2017
Rest in peace my friend.Thanks for being so nice to me at the CC of S.........
Peter Moylan
March 22, 2017
The world will feel your absence Franny. Rest in Peace.
Joe and Patti McHugh
March 22, 2017
Barbara and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 22, 2017
Deepest sympathy Barbara, Blanche Hope, Cazenovia, New York
Karen and Ron Morgan
March 21, 2017
Our heartfelt sympathy to you Barb Jackie and family in the loss of Fran. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Fran will always be remembered and missed.
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