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In Memory

Francee E. Fuller - Class Of 1969

Francee E. Fuller

Francee E. Fuller of Alburtis, shuffled off her mortal coil the morning of June 10, 2021. She was the wife of Scott Stoneback, with whom she enjoyed 46 years of marriage. Her parents were E. Ellis Fuller and Myrle Barnes Fuller. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Bensalem Township and attended Bensalem High School, graduating in 1969. She graduated from Temple University in 1973 as a presidential scholar with a B.S. in Journalism & Film. While at Temple, she met her husband Scott, her lifelong friend, lover, and helpmate. They are the parents of Robert and Ellis Stoneback. In 1974, while working for Robin Miller Filmaker, she hosted and produced Ecu-Media Newsletter for PBS Channel 39. She also performed research and script development on many of the company's film productions. In 1975, she and her husband co-founded The Media People Inc., a film and broadcast video production company. In 1982, she received the U.S. Industrial Film Festival Silver Screen Award for the Media People production "The Day That Makes The Difference," created for the Lehigh Valley March of Dimes. Through the years, she received additional awards for her script writing on behalf of The Media People. Starting in 1978, she began a professional career in shopping center management. In 1997, she joined Barry Issett and Associates, the region's leading local engineering firm, to lead their marketing effort. When she joined the company, there were approximately 50 associates. Today, there are 200. Kevin Campbell, president of Barry Issett and Associates, recalls that in Francee's 24 years at the company she was the primary force in the marketing department and it "cannot be overstated just how much of an influence she was in shaping what the company has evolved to be today." She was active in her community, serving as a founding board member and past president of both CREW Lehigh Valley and the Friends of the Emmaus Public Library. Francee served 15 years on the East Penn School District Board of Directors, serving one term as president. Across those years, she was involved in the planning, improvements and construction of the Alburtis Elementary School, Willow Lane Elementary School, Eyer Middle School and Emmaus High School. She also served as chairwoman on the Joint Operating Committee of Lehigh Career and Technical Institute. She was a long-time board member of the East Penn Chamber of Commerce, serving as president. Community awards include: Executive Spotlight Award, presented by the Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal (2010); ATHENA Award, presented by Women's Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce (2014); Presidential Volunteer Service Award, presented by AmeriCorps and Points of Light (2016); Lehigh Valley Business Women of Influence Award, presented by Cedar Crest College (2019). Survivors include her husband and sons; brother Mahlon and his wife Christine; in-laws Hope and Ron DeIaco, Faith Andrews, Brent and Pam Stoneback; and many beloved nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so with the Friends of the Emmaus Public Library (donations can be made online at https://www.emmauspl.org/friends-of-the-library, or mailed to 11 East Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049), or the East Penn Chamber Scholarship Fund (donations can be made by calling Ashley Lorah at 610-739-1273, or by mail at 191 Main Street, Suite 205, Emmaus, PA 18049). A service of remembrance will be held at 2 p.m. August 10th, in the field beside Francee's home. Those wishing to attend should email scott@themediapeople.com for planning purposes. Please RSVP for the service by Aug. 1. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

 

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Published in Morning Call on Jun. 13, 2021.

 
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06/16/21 05:28 AM #1    

Larry E. Dahl (1968)

I remember providing rides for Francee when we were both attending Temple U. She was a warm, friendly person who I never got to know well enough because our lives took very different paths even though we were studying the same curriculum. 
It is wonderful to see all her great achievements both professionally and her private life. 
My condolences to her friends and family. A life well lived. 


06/17/21 04:26 PM #2    

Ron Delp (1969)

Francee and I were neighbors for 20+ years. During those years I spent a lot of time at her house with her and her mom. She was a special person who devoted her life to others and was always encouraging. I'm sorry that we lost touch over the years.She will be missed by her family her workplace and community.


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