Rev. R. Daugherty

Francis R. Daugherty, age 94, of 211 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Arbor View, Willow Valley. Born in Montgomery County, PA, he was the son of the late Henry X. and Elizabeth Freed Daugherty and Step-Son of Bessie Markley McDowell Daugherty. He was married to the late Lucy Eddinger Daugherty (2009) with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage. Francis graduated from Pennsburg High School, Montgomery County in 1938, Ursinus College in 1942, and The Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1945. Also, he was ordained in 1945. He furthered his studies at Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary, Temple School of Theology and Drexel University School of Library Science. While serving as Assistant Librarian at Lancaster Seminary, Francis served as Interim Pastor on sixteen occasions from 1960 – 1980 for churches in Lancaster, Dauphin and York Counties. In retirement he served the Evangelical and Reformed Historical Society as Technical Librarian for two years and as Curator for one year in the 1990’s. Francis is survived by his two sons Stephen W., husband of Gaynel Schoellhorn Daugherty, of Millersville and F. Mark Daugherty of Philadelphia. Also surviving him are his grandchildren Tricia, wife of Michael Landis of Willow Street and Craig husband of Kate Bierbaum Daugherty of Boulder, CO; and two great-granddaughters Emma and Dru Landis. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Francis’ Life Celebration Memorial Service from the Willow Street United Church of Christ, 2723 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ronald A. Bohannon officiating. Interment will be private in Willow Street United Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service. Please omit flowers, if desired, Memorials may be made in Francis’ memory to the Willow Valley Manor Fellowship Fund, 211 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602 or Willow Street United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 2723 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584

Rev. R. Daugherty

January 15, 2015