Kenneth Wayne Franco, 66 of Easton, PA died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. Born December 10, 1956 in Easton, he was a son of the late Josephine (Mereo) and Armando Franco. He was a 1974 graduate of Easton High School and member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Ken was an iron worker and forklift operator at various establishments before working part-time at Boscov’s. He was also a member of Liberty Hose, American Legion, Brown and Lynch Post and life member of the Fleas.
He is survived by his wife of nine years, Melissa (Hancock) Franco; his children: Kristina Franco (fiancé Robert Costa) of Palmer Twp., Dustin Franco of Easton; stepsons: Mark Stelma (Simona) of Nazareth, Cody Stelma of Bethlehem; a brother: Monte Franco (Michelle) of Williams Twp., sister: Carol Guida (John) of Bethlehem, 4 grandchildren: Arron, Alana, Dmitry, Maksim; his lifelong chosen brothers: John Pysher, Craig Dorsey, Dennis Andrews and his beloved puppy Zia. He was predeceased by a sister Darlene Jones.
A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM Friday, Jan. 13, in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with a calling period from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home to help defray expenses. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Paul and LeeAnn Tennessee
January 9, 2023 at 3:06 pm
Although very sad that Kenny has moved on, we are relieved that he is at peace and is no longer suffering. Our heartfelt condolences to his surviving family and friends.
Carol Olsen
January 11, 2023 at 7:09 am
John boy and I will miss him more than any words could ever express. Such a dear friend and chosen brother to John. He was so kind and so full of charm and one of the funniest guys ever! He could make you laugh! My sincere condolences to Johnny and his sister Carol and of course to his whole family. And to Melissa I give you my heart and my prayers my dear friend
Brenda Templeton
January 21, 2023 at 12:25 pm
RIP Ken
Penny Casebeer (Lafayette Ambassador Bank
January 22, 2023 at 7:52 pm
Very sorry for the loss of Ken. He would come into the bank and aways talk with me he was a very funny man and nice man and his wife would come in also. . Last time I saw him was at Boscov’s. I didn’t know he was sick. he will be missed. R.I.P my friend,