Frances Elizabeth Dirkes Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frances Elizabeth Dirkes (Runnemede, New Jersey), who passed away on July 22, 2020, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband V. Douglas Dirkes; and her granddaughter Carrie Ann McKeever. She is survived by: her children, Douglas W. (Rosemary) of Waterford Works, NJ and Debra DiOrio (late Charles); her grandchildren, Rebecca Guy (Brent) of Wilmington, NC, Amy Chess of Hillsborough, NJ, Jonathan Dirkes of Waterford Works, NJ and Daniel DiOrio of Bengaluru, India.; her great grandchildren, Alexa Chess, Kayla Chess, Gavin Wright and Colin Wright; and her daughter Diane Laag (Rapp). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Methodist Communities Foundation, 3311 State Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07753 with "In Memory of Frances Dirkes" in the memo line or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Delaware Valley Chapter, 2002 Sproul Road 102, Broomall, PA 19008.
