He was born April 29, 1930; he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Stein) Knapp; and preceded in death by two brothers, James and William Knapp; and his sister, Doris Knapp.
Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Isabella T. Knapp; two sons, Daniel J. Knapp and Kevin F. Knapp; two daughters, Diane M. Yanich and Mary T. Kyzer; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons; a sister, Sara Wright; and several nieces and nephews.
Francis retired as a printer from the PA Department of Labor and Industry and the Patriot News Co.; and served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War.
He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Lawnton American Legion Post 998.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2479 Berry Hill St., Harrisburg. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his church, 2479 Berryhill St., Harrisburg, PA 17104.
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