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Frances Jones Obituary
Born in Saint Clair, Feb. 16, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Eleanor Dimmerling Moore, proprietors of Moore's Hotel, Pottsville. There, she met her true love and future husband at the age of 15. They were wed Jan. 10, 1953, at Mary Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.
Shortly after, her husband was stationed overseas while she remained home to continue her education at Pottsville Area High School until her senior year when she sailed on the Gunther to be with her husband in France. There, they had their first child before returning to the United States, where they were blessed with six more children.
She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, Saint Clair.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert D. "Jonesy" Jones; two brothers, George and Joseph Moore; a grandson, baby boy Tobin.
Surviving are five daughters, Mary McSurdy and her husband, Jack, Emmaus, Debra Herring and her husband, Wayne, Schuylkill Haven, Michelle Hosler and her husband, Charles, Brockton, Ann Marie Miller and her husband, Michael, Saint Clair, and Colleen Jones and her husband, James Adams, Pottsville; two sons, James Jones, Ebensburg and Donald Jones and his wife, Michele, Barnesville; two sisters, Elizabeth Robbins, Mount Carmel, and Eleanor Bergen, Pottsville; two brothers, John Moore, Pottsville, and Dennis Moore, Palmyra; 15 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Frances always said, "If it's not chocolate, it's not worth eating."
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock St., Saint Clair, with Monsignor William F. Glosser officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Center for Special Learning, 2075 W. Norwegian St., Pottsville, PA 17901. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, at the convenience of the family. Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, Saint Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to www.brucethartfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Jones
Jack Beury
April 14, 2016
My prayers are with your family.
Jack
Marc Guttenplan
April 13, 2016
Debbie, Wayne, and family,
We wish you our sincerest condolences on your loss.
Marc and Barb Guttenplan
Peg McSurdy-Moran
April 13, 2016
What moves through you and all who support you is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why your Mom left this earth so soon, or why she left before you could say good-bye. Remember she lived a full, loving, and happy life surrounded by her family and friends. And her life gave you so many memories too beautiful to forget.
Allen and I send our deepest condolences to Mary and her entire family.
Rose Stevenson
April 13, 2016
Dear Jones and extended family,
You are all in my prayers. Cherish the memories that you have. Your heart should be full knowing that "Jonesy" and "Frances" are together.
Janine Reppert
April 13, 2016
Your all very blessed. Your Mom was as much as hero as your dad.
Janine Reppert
April 13, 2016
Love and prayers to Mary and all your sisters, brothers and family. May you feel God's loving arms around you at this very difficult time. Sharing this poem from my own family losses to give you comfort.
The Broken Chain
Submitted By: litlebakergrl
We little knew that day,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And although we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
Author: Ron Tranmer
Jane Zintak
April 12, 2016
Very sorry for your loss.
My sincerest condolences to you Michelle
and your family.
Doreen Holohan Mengel
April 11, 2016
The Jones Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a sweet lady. God bless all of you.
Michelle Hosler
April 11, 2016
My mom always wanted to be a movie star. Heaven has a new star. Everyday when we look up at the sky which you loved so much we'll know you are shining brightly above us.
Love you forever mom and dad
Ken Cooper
April 11, 2016
Michelle,
Sorry to hear about your Mother. May both your Mother and Father Rest in Peace.
Judy Moore
April 11, 2016
Debbie and Family: Condolences on the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful and caring woman who always greeted everyone with a beautiful smile.
Donna, Rich and Wade Reidenhour
April 11, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Know she is with her beloved husband, Jonesy once again. I truly believe her heart was broken the day he left this earth. They are together and happy, in no pain. Just as they did on earth, they are watching over all of you and so proud of their family. Love you all!!
Mark & Janet Croneberger
April 11, 2016
Debbie,Wayne and family...May you find comfort in Our Lord thru prayer and in knowing to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Cecelia Boran
April 11, 2016
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She is with your Dad and is at peace. You and your family will be in my prayers. Cece Boran
cathy cooper
April 11, 2016
Michelle and family, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I am praying for you and for your Mom, may she rest in perpetual light. God bless you.
April 11, 2016
Dear Michelle and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Judy Lenick
margaret c pauly
April 11, 2016
Dear family,
So very sorry for your loss.Your mom was fun to be around and allways looked great Enjoy her memories.God bless.
margaret c pauly
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