Samuel K. Francis

He was born May 30, 1935 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Sam and Helen Balionis Francis.

On November 17, 1962, he married Diane Daily, who survives.

Mr. Francis worked as a sales representative for Valspar and Sherwin-Williams. He owned and operated the Islay’s store in Waynesburg for many years.

Sam had served on the Waynesburg Borough Council. He also served on n the Governor’s Justice Commission during the establishment of the Greene County 911 System.

He was a member of the Waynesburg Elks Lodge, B.P.O.E. 757.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Stephen M. Francis (JoAnne) of Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter, Whitney A. Amoroso of Cranberry Township; four grandchildren, Shannon Francis, Matthew Francis, Steven Amoroso, and Justin Amoroso; and a sister, Elizabeth Schueler (Jeff) of Cranberry Township.