Frances “Fran” Elaine Maguire
Frances “Fran” Elaine Maguire
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Fran was born on July 25, 1943 in Harrisburg to the late Carl H. Dagenhart and Betty (Whisel) Strom.
Fran retired from the New Cumberland Army Depot, was a member of the Duncannon American Legion Post #340 and the Duncannon Golden Ages Club and she enjoyed gardening, taking pictures and being with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Carl R. Dagenhart, two nieces and 1 nephew.
Surviving is her husband, John C. Maguire; son, James Maguire of Duncannon; daughter, Sherri Alleman and her husband, Brad of Camp Hill; sister, Patricia Palmer and her husband, James of Halifax; five grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one great great grandson and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to your favorite charity.
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