Francis Thomas Rich

Francis Thomas Rich, 91, of Brighton Township, Pennsylvania passed peacefully, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 5, 1931 in Rochester, PA, the son of the late Thomas and Margaret Paris Rich. He was a US Army Veteran, a devoted family man, a talented cement mason, who enjoyed gardening and home remodeling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rosetta Williams Rich; and infant brother, Nicholas Rich. He is survived by his son, Daniel (Judy) Jones, of Ohioville, PA; three daughters, Brenda (James) Smith, of Brighton Township, Lisa (Scott) Pongratz, of Chippewa, and Rita (Stephen) Brimmeier, of Brighton Township; six grandchildren, Amy Smith, Danielle (Justin) Williams, Monica (John) Dinsmore, Jessica Pitcher, Dane and Carley Brimmeier; and two great-grandchildren, Daxton and Bailey Williams. As per Francis’s wishes, all services were private. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.