Oct 23, 2006 2 min read

Patsy W. Franks, 85, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 21, 2006, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born in Uniontown, Pa., on September 19, 1921, the son of the late Ralph and Mary Giordano Franks (Fociani).

Patsy graduated from Uniontown High School, Class of 1939.

He was a member of Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church where he was a former usher.

Patsy retired after 25 years of service from the Fayette County Clerk of Courts Office, Uniontown.

He was a veteran of World War II who served with the United States Army and was in the European Theatre.

Patsy was a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 47 where he was a past Post Commander from 1969 to 1970 and a member of the All State Team of Post Commanders from 1969 to 1970.

He was also a former Steward with the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 in Hopwood, Pa., and a member of the Uniontown Senior Citizens Club.

Patsy was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Judge William J. Franks and Louis J. Franks.

He will be sadly missed by a sister, Sara J. Petro and her husband, Patsy, and two brothers, Julius J. Franks and Ralph C. Franks and his wife, Monica, all of Uniontown; four nieces: Mary Ann Grossman, Patty Gulino, Paula O’Connell and Regina Franks; a nephew, David W. Franks; one great-niece, three great-nephews and several cousins all of whom he cherished deeply.

Friends will be received in the THOMAS M. DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, 136 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., this evening from 7 to 9 p.m., on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, October 25, 2006, until 9 a.m. at which time a Blessing Service will be held.

A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, Mill Street, with the Rev. Father Kenneth G. Zaccagnini, V.F., as Celebrant.

Interment will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery where Military Honors and Rites will be accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 47.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be sent to Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, 61 Mill Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 or to the Veterans of Foreign War Post 47, 142 West Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401.