Administrators Pompeii Posted March 16, 2021 Administrators Share Posted March 16, 2021 Francis A. Romeo, age 91, of DuBois, PA died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home. Born on February 8, 1930 in DuBois, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Frances (Mittiga) Romeo. He was a 1948 graduate of St. Catherine’s High School. Francis was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, having served during the Korean War. He had been employed by S & T Bank (formerly Union Banking & Trust Company) for 36 years. Francis served as DuBois City Controller for 5 consecutive terms totaling 20 years. He was awarded Controller of the year by the Pennsylvania City Controller’s Association. He had been very active in The Knights of Columbus where he was a Past Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator of the third and fourth degrees. Francis had been an avid bowler and an active member of the Allegheny Mountains Bowling Association for many years where he was inducted in to their Hall of Fame in 1996. He also enjoyed antique and classic cars. Francis was a Past Commander of the George D. Montgomery Post 17 American Legion where he had served as the Chaplin, and was a Senior Vice Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars where he also served as the Chaplin. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and was an area group leader of their youth group. Francis was an active volunteer with many organizations including; Disabled American Veterans, was an AARP Income Tax volunteer, and Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging. Frances is survived by 4 nephews (Robert Pohe, Mark (Lorraine) Gearhart, Tony (Davina) Romeo, and Dr. Michael (Lindsay) Romeo) and numerous great nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters (Julia Pohe and Mildred Gearhart), and a brother (Joseph Romeo). Visitation will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. Social distancing requirements will be followed and masks are required. We ask that you keep your visit brief so that others can pay their respects. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant. Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the James J. Patterson Post 813 VFW Honor Guard from the church. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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