Obituary for Leila Francy

Leila S. Francy, age 94, of Toronto passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Weirton Geriatric Center – Weirton, West Virginia.

She was born January 16, 1918 in Fly, Ohio the daughter of the late Merlin and Emma Frantz Starkey.

Leila was a member, Elder and past Session Clerk of the Hill Top Presbyterian Church – Church Road – Toronto. She was also a lifetime member of the Toronto Order of Eastern Stars Chapter 215. her other memberships include the Toronto Daughters of the American Revolution and the Jefferson County Historical Society.

She was retired as an elementary school teacher from the Jefferson Union School District; was a published author of genealogy history books and she loved gardening and tending to her flowers.
Leila was preceded in death by her parents; husband – Robert A. Francy who passed away in 1965 and whom she married August 3, 1939; brothers – Don and Vernon Starkey; sisters – Norma Rosenlieb, Thelma Hissom, Clara Allison and Margaret Coil.

She is survived by her daughters – Roberta L. Rowan and Patricia A. Moorhead both of Toronto, Ohio, Cathie D. (David) Rollinitis of Sanford, Florida; son – Clark A. (Rosa Lee) Francy of Toronto, Ohio. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

A celebration service of Leila’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday at the Hill Top Presbyterian Church with the Reverend C. Robert Meyer officiating. Interment will follow at the Union Cemetery, Steubenville.

Memorial contributions in memory of Leila may be made to the Hill Top Presbyterian Church – 100 County Road 46 – Toronto, OH 43964

Friends and family will gather for visitation 1-3 and 6-8 Sunday July 22nd at the Clarke Funeral Home – 302 Main St. – Toronto. 740-537-1234 or 1-855-847-1240. Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 A.M. Monday July 23rd at the Hill Top Presbyterian Church – County (Church) Road 46 – Toronto.