Franklin R Yonce, 83 of Lancaster, passed away August 21, 2023 peacefully at home. He was the son of the late Albert and Mimie (Foglesong) Yonce.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Westfall) with whom he would of celebrated 62 years of marriage this November. Daughters, Tammy Slaymaker and Kimberly Rinier; a sister, Frances Sears, and a brother John Yonce; and 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
He retired from Armstrong World Industries, and was a lifetime member of Strasburg Sportmans Club. In his spare time, his hobbies included hunting, mowing the yard, and working in the garage.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Franklin’s residence. A drop in will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 1 until 4 PM.
The family wishes to extend a special Thank you to Home Instead Senior Care.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice & Community Care, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552.
Toby & Leroy Stanley & family. says
Our sincere sympathy to Shirley & daughters & all of the family. He was a wonderful man & will be missed by many.
JONATHAN GIBSON says
I always enjoyed talking to Frank and when we built a new house 27 years ago, I got him to stain new cabinets in a toolroom. I hope I paid him. I was terrified of him though, because I remember asking him once how he kept his yard so healthy looking, and his response was that he would have to kill me if he told me. I was always careful around him after that. It was fun watching him restore an old Ford convertible years ago and seeing him at a few car cruises. He was talented for sure.
Steve Groff says
I always felt that Frank was like a father figure to me. He was certainly a good man and will be missed by many. I really enjoyed working with him , he was one of the hardest working guys I have ever known.