Frances "Fran" R. Settlemire

Frances R. "Fran" Settlemire, 78, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, previously of "Lake of the Woods" in Locust, Virginia, died on September 8, 2026 at Windber Woods in Windber, Pennsylvania.

She was born in Johnstown on January 5, 1948, the daughter of Francis J. and Sophie (Gresik) Simkovic.

Mrs. Settlemire was the wife of the late Daniel D. Settlemire. She is also preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Heather J. Settlemire; and her sister, Elaine Buchko

She is survived by her sister, Patricia Buchko of Johnstown; and many loving nieces, nephews, and their families.

Mrs. Settlemire was a retired Finance Technician with Fairfax County Public Schools. She was a former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fairfax, Virginia, and current member at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Johnstown.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd. Johnstown, Pennsylvania. 

Family and friends will meet on Saturday at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 401 Power Street, Johnstown. The Parastas Service will begin at 10:00 a.m., Father Timothy Fariss.

Entombment will immediately follow at Grandview Mausoleum, 801 Millcreek Road, Johnstown.

In Lieu of Flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Frances R. Settlemire.

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