Joseph F. Franceski, 92, of Clifford Township, PA., died Friday, December 7, 2012 at the Carbondale Nursing Home, Carbondale, PA., after an illness. His former wife was Florence Slick. Born January 19, 1920 in Forest City, PA., he was the son of the late Frank (Cirillo) and Catherine Katie (Bucinelli) Franceski. Joe enjoyed a full life of family, friends and faith. He was a bundle of energy with an unmatched work ethic. If you ever met Joe, you'd remember that moment for an eternity. His firm handshake, quick wit and broad smile left positive impressions on multitudes of folks for decades. Our days were brighter because of Joe; the world's loss is God's gain. Joe was a member of Ascension Roman Catholic Parish of Forest City, PA., a professional barber, drummer and vocalist. He also formerly owned Clifford Beverage Company and currently owned and operated Hillcrest Farm, Clifford Township. He is survived by two sisters: Catherine Kitty Pepson of Clifford, PA. and Betty Jo and husband Frank Bishop of Barnegat, NJ.; one brother: Claude Franceski and wife Josephine of West Hartford, CT.; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews He was preceded in death by seven brothers: David, Francis, Leo, Cyril, Edward, Albert and Richard Franceski; three sisters: Mary Franceski, Jean Francisco and Winifred Lefebvre. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph's Church, 741 Delaware Street, Forest City, con-celebrated by Rev. Patrick L. Albert, pastor of Ascension Parish, Forest City and Rev. Joseph Sitko, pastor of St. Mary's Church, Waymart, PA. Interment, parish cemetery, Forest City. Pallbearers: Jerry Bishop, David Pepson, Don Franceski, Edward Franceski, Brad Antoniewicz and Steven Antoniewicz. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clifford, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions were sent to St. Joseph's Church, 741 Delaware Street, Forest City, PA 18421. Mass 10:30 am Tuesday, December 11, 2012 St. Joseph's Church, Forest City, PA Forest City, Pennsylvania, United States