Francis Harper Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Francis Harper of Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, who passed away on November 10, 2025 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Francis may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his wife Ruth Ada Harper (English); his close friend Marguerite Huber; and his parents, Ralph Y. Harper and Alice L. Harper (Rockwell). He is survived by: his children, Clifford L. Harper (Donna) of Copperas Cove, TX, Francis A Harper, Jr. of Owego, NY and Erlene Jordan of Bellefonte, PA; his sister Martha Noble of Verona, NY; and his granddaughter Debra Hines. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Chapel (2735 Walbert Ave, Allentown, PA 18104).
Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at http://www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ascend Hospice and/or Calvary Baptist Church both in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box# 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.
