Francis S. Kiddish

Francis S. Kiddish, beloved husband, father, pop-pop, brother, 79 years of age, passed away at his home on Kline Street on Friday, December 24, 2021,

Born Friday, April 24, 1942 in Freeland , Pennsylvania the son of the late Joseph, and Mary (Demkovich) Kiddish. Francis was also predeceased by; sons, Jonathan M. Kiddish on August 5, 2016, Michael E. Kiddish on April 17, 2018; grandson, Kyle D. Kiddish on March 10, 2021; brother, David Kiddish.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Jean L. (Helker) Kiddish; son, Steven A. Kiddish of Weatherly; brothers, Joseph Kiddish and his wife Jody, Richard Kiddish and his wife Linda and Mark Kiddish and his wife Kathy; sister, Marie Hankins wife of Harley; grandchildren, Dillon, and Brianna; daughter-in-law, LeeAnn Kiddish; brother-in-law Bill Helker; sister-in-laws, Peg Jancewicz, Joan Sorrels. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive Francis.

A 1960 graduate of Freeland High School, Francis entered the Marine Corp in July of 1960 and served six years honorably during the Vietnam War, being discharged at the rank of Sgt. (E-5) with numerous meritorious awards. Francis earned an associate's degree from Williamsport Community College in Energy Managements for Nursing Homes. Francis retired after many years as Maintenance Foreman of Weatherwood Nursing Home in Weatherly.

In 1986 Francis answered the call to duty again, enlisting in the Army National Guard Co C876th Engineering Battalion of Hazleton Pennsylvania. Francis served 21 years rising to the rank of Sgt., after numerous overseas deployments. Francis loved his time in the guard, and coveted his assignment working on Galeton Lake in Potter County. Francis, and his family took numerous summer vacations to the lake where they met many lifelong friends. An outdoorsman, Francis enjoyed fishing, and hunting. Francis liked to work on cars, and took great pride in remodeling his home. He was a devoted husband, father, and beloved grand pop.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255.

A Celebration of Francis's Life will be held on Saturday January 8, 2022 at 11 o'clock AM from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until time of services on Saturday.

Interment with Military Honors to be bestowed, Union Cemetery Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Francis's name to:

Disabled American Veterans
Philadelphia National Service Office
5000 Wissahickon Ave.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com