Francis P. Coyle
Francis P. Coyle, 82, passed away peacefully at his farm in New Albany, PA., on May 24, 2011. Francis was born August 16, 1928 in the home where he passed away.
He graduated from The Hershey Industrial School, and was an active member of the alumni Association for many years. He attained both his B.S. in Education and M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Utah State University, Logan, Utah.
He spent his military service years stateside, mostly at Ft. Ord, CA, with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Frank retired from Horseheads School District, Horseheads, New York, as a school psychologist.
He was a lifelong builder of many things including several homes which he built, remodeled or totally reconstructed. He always had at least one project in the works and others in the planning stages.
He was married to Marlene Bleazard with whom he had five children. They later divorced; Marlene passed away in 2006. He married Patricia Cox and raised her three sons with her. Pat passed away in 1990. He then married the love of his life, Millie Landis (Hershey, PA) on June 18th, 1993, who survives him. They spent time at their homes in Hershey and at Frank’s beloved farm in New Albany.
He was predeceased by his parents, John Edward and Rachel Lynch Coyle; brothers Edward and John; sisters Mary Rymiller and Ann Coyle.
Survived by siblings Marguerite (Robert) McClintic (California) and Thomas (Barbara) Coyle (Missouri); children and their families: Rachel (Joe) Bryson, John (Sharlene) Coyle, and Mark (Shona) Coyle (all from Utah); Lorraine (George) Pritner (Oklahoma); Frank (Mary) (Missouri); David (Joan) Cox (Virginia), Kevin (Kilsong) Cox (West Virginia), and Steve (Debbie) Cox (New York), along with numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Services June 1, 11:00 a.m., at St. Basil’s in Dushore by Father Joe Hornick. Burial at St. Basil’s.