Francis J. DeFrancesco

Francis J. DeFrancesco, 78, of Kulpmont, passed away on November 12, 2026, at his residence.

He was born on July 1, 1948, at Ashland State Hospital, the son of the late Daniel and Gloria (Calvick) DeFrancesco.

Francis was a graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from February 21, 1968, to February 20, 1970, including a deployment to Vietnam from July 24, 1968, to July 23, 1969. Francis was employed as a factory worker at Cardinal Container, which later became International Paper, where he worked until his retirement.

He grew up in Atlas and later lived in Mount Carmel Estates. Following his retirement, he moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and in 2016, he relocated to Kulpmont, Pennsylvania.

Francis was married to the late Yvonne Jones, who preceded him in death in 2013.

Francis attended Hope Community Church in Mount Carmel.

Francis is survived by his son, Elliott (Danielle) DeFrancesco; two grandchildren, Tori and Hailey; two brothers, Daniel (Stephaine) DeFrancesco and Dennis DeFrancesco; and two sisters, Debbie Gula and Bonita “Bonnie” (Mike) Kotzo.

In accordance with Francis wishes, there will be no public funeral services. Arrangements are in the care of C J Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 1053 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, PA 17834, Ashley P. Doyle, Supervisor. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com