Francine M. Hughes Obituary

We bid farewell to Francine M. Hughes (Tyrone, Pennsylvania), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 19, 2025 at the age of 75. Francine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Hughes and Eleanor Hughes (Engelman); her grandparents, Adolph, Marie Engelman, German, Frank and Elizabeth Hughes (McNamara) of Chicago; and her uncle Bill Engelman.

She is survived by: her caregiver Frank; her son Colin of Arlington, VA; her siblings, Stephen (Colleen), Nancy Hughes (Tim Rahn) and Christine Bench (Len); her nieces and nephews, Lisa Gabler (Matt), Heather Mesinovic (Damir), Nick Hughes, John Bench (Nicole), Christian Bench (Courtney) and Paul Bench; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Caroline, Sebastian Gabler, Cameron, Noah, Julia Bench and Barron Mesinovic; and her cousin Francine.

Memorial contributions in Francine's name may be made to the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society https://www.centralpahumane.org.