FRANCIS SILER Obituary
FRANCIS A.
On Thursday, December 10, 2015, Francis A. Siler, age 78, of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully under Hospice Care at Paramount Senior Living where he resided since Oct. 2015. Beloved son of the late Albert J. and Ellen V. (McGowan) Siler, Sr.; brother of the late Josephine (the late Dr. Elmer J.) Maloy, Albert J. (Suzanne Harrigan) Siler, Jr., Elizabeth E. (the late Walter) Cekala, the late Vincent (Lottie M. Williams) Siler, Agnes J. (the late Ben) Pasky, Rose M. (James) Sedley, James R. (Sylvia Dess) Siler, Margaret M. (Stephen) Koget, Patrick J. (Marian Bobak) Siler, Rita K. (Gerard) McElhinny, Regina B. (Nicholas) Botti, Theresa Ann (the late Stephen) Tatrai; also survived by 44 nieces and nephews; 42 great-nieces and nephews; and 36-plus great-great-nieces and nephews. Frank was a loving and caring brother, uncle, relative, and friend. He touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed, but know that he is home with the Lord. Friends received Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, (at 6th St.) South Park Twp., (412) 655-4600. Funeral Prayer Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Spirit Church at 9:30 a.m. The family requests donations in his memory to Holy Spirit Church, 2603 Old Elizabeth Rd., West Mifflin, PA 15122. Condolences may be offered for the family at:
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Sharon Stanley
December 26, 2015
I just learned of Franks passing. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is with Silerville.
michele bariea-dale
December 14, 2015
you will always be remembered by me. I will never forget your understanding ways,your kindness,and when we danced to shout. Last but not least you doing the mass at my wedding. love,(cousin) Michele
December 14, 2015
I met Frank in the 60s at Camp Fatima. He was a camp counselor while attending St. Vincent's Seminary. We stayed in touch and had him over for dinner several times. He met my parents and attended my mother's viewing.
I visited him several times at his parish in Broughton. Frank was influential in my entering the seminary. I left St. Mary University and Seminary in 1970. Since then we had lunch several times when he was stationed at St. Mary's at the Point.
I will always remember Frank as a dear friend and man of God.
Bob Newham
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December 14, 2015
Jim Sikosky's Daughters are saddened by the news that Fr. Frank has left us. He will always be in our hearts and minds. He always came to all our family events and was blest he could come and also his sisters we met, Rose and Agnes - really good people. Will sadly be missed-Sandra, Linda and Patricia Famnilies.
December 14, 2015
Father Siler has always been there for our Family . He has helped us through some rough times. We are deeply sadden by his passing and we will miss him . Our prayers go out for him and his Family . John Wurst
Christine Caruso
December 12, 2015
I just met Fr. Siler this fall, where he was in the room next to my mother in a different nursing home. His name was familiar to me, so I went to say hello and introduce myself to him. He was very gracious to me and we spent an hour together solving the mystery of how my husband knew him. He gave me a blessing and we prayed together.
I felt blessed and WAS literally blessed by this fine priest in his final months.
My sympathy to his friend and family as he now rests in God's Eternal Arms.
Bill Yockey
December 12, 2015
Rest in peace Brother, in the loving presence of the Father who loves us all. You lived this message in your heart. My prayers for family and all of Silerville.
Richard Uher
December 12, 2015
Margie - Our sympathies to you and your family on your brother's passing. _ Richard and Janice
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