Doris Elaine Franciscus

Doris Elaine Franciscus, 94, of Wagontown, passed away on August 10, 2019.  Born in Modena, she was the daughter of the late Lewis L. and Sara W. Allison Mentzer.

She was a 1944 graduate of Scott High School and retired from Acme Markets where she worked in the meat department in the Coatesville, Thorndale and Parkesburg stores.  She enjoyed her Sunday game nights with her family.

She is survived a daughter, Diane, wife of John Schrack, of Wagontown, two granddaughters, DeAnn (Tom Leslie) Schrack of Wagontown and Kerri (Rich) Kita of Coatesville, son-in-law Charles Pfitzenmeyer of Wagontown and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by a daughter Shirley Pfitzenmeyer who passed away in 2014, and by brothers, Walter Friend and Donald Mentzer.

The family would like to thank the staffs at Holisticare Hospice and Hickory House Nursing and Rehab Center for their compassionate and loving care.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at 11:00am at Fairview Cemetery, Coatesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Holisticare Hospice, 685 Kromer Ave., Berwyn, PA 19312, or to Hickory House, 3120 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344.