Francis Clifford Focht

Francis C. Focht, 91, of Stockertown, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2026, at St Luke’s Hospital-Anderson Campus. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan H. Focht with whom he shared 51 years of marriage before her passing on November 20, 2020. Born in Williamsburg, PA, he was a son of the late Miles A. and Jennie C. (White) Focht. He served in the U. S. Army and later attended SUNY College – Buffalo. He worked as a computer system analyst for Bethlehem Steel for 31 years retiring in 1991. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Bethlehem, where he had also sung in the Church choir. Francis was a 32nd Degree member of Easton Lodge 152 F&AM, Western Star Lodge 1185, Valley of Buffalo AASR and Ismailia Shriners. Francis was an avid board game lover and earlier in his life coached little league and was an assistant Scout Master with Boy Scout Troop 78 in Nazareth.

Survivors: He is survived by his son Alan Focht (Kristen); brothers, Ronald Focht, Lawrence Focht, Galen Focht; sister, Elizabeth Pheasant and 1 grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents and wife, by brothers, Ralph, William, Wayne, Don, and sister, Phyllis.

Services: Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Thursday, October 29th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM with a Masonic Service to be held at 11AM and a funeral service following at 11:15 AM all from the JAMES FUNERAL HOME, 527 Center St. Bethlehem. Entombment will follow services at Northampton Memorial Shrine, Easton.

Contributions, In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 2540 Center St. Bethlehem PA 18017.