Francis T. Kumor

Francis T. Kumor, 72, of Shillington, passed away March 9, 2013 in The Reading Hospital and Medical Center.

He was the husband of Roseann M. (Chrobak) Kumor, whom he married almost 45 years ago on May 25, 1968.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Chester F. and Leona (Kijek) Kumor.

Francis was a 1958 graduate of Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre, PA and earned his engineering degree from Penn State University.

He was a mechanical engineer, retiring from The Parsons Corporation.

Francis was a member of St. John Baptist de la Salle R.C. Church, Shillington.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Francis was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. He loved spending time with his family and will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his son, Dr. Francis V. Kumor, Kutztown faculty member, Mohnton. Also surviving is his sister, Alexandra Holmgren, Ashley, PA and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 18, 2013 at 10 a.m. in St. John Baptist de la Salle R.C. Church, Shillington. A visitation will be held one hour prior to mass in the church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Shillington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Francis T. Kumor Music Scholarship Fund c/o Kutztown University Foundation, P.O. Box 151, Kutztown, PA 19530. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.