Herbert H. Francisco, Jr.
Herbert H. Francisco, Jr.
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Herbert Howard Francisco Jr., 84, of Mertztown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025. He was born on December 6, 1940, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to the late Herbert and Anne Marie Francisco.
Herbert was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Joannah Francisco, his children, Herbert Francisco III and Lucinda (Andy) Schottelkorb, and three grandchildren, Eliana, Liam and Lydia.
A funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Topton, Pennsylvania, on September 19, 2025 at 1pm.
Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Topton is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Herbert's obituary tribute page at www.ludwickfh.com
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25 East Weis Street PO Box 25, Topton, PA 19562 1217
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