Frank J. Mione
May 12, 1945 ~ June 23, 2024 (age 79)Frank Mione Obituary
Francis J. Mione (Frank or Hank), 79, of Tower City passed away very suddenly Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his home.Born in Pottsville, May 12, 1945, a son of the late Frank D. and Helen Black Mione.
Upon his death Hank was attempting to enter Archangel School under the name Hank-El. However he has been unable to pass any of the entrance exams. So much for that idea. Plan number two is to have a pair of angels take him on a tour of the universe. His late wife May Kay Mione, having been married to Hank for 57 years when she passed away in 2022, laughed at these plans and believed he will end up elsewhere.
Hank graduated from Toms River High School, NJ in 1963 and enlisted in the marines. He was stationed at 8th Infantry in Washington DC after graduating boot camp.
Hank was assigned to the Presidential Honor Guard and Marine Corps Silent Drill Team. He was also photographed for the Marine Corps National Recruiting Poster which appeared nationwide.
After being discharged in 1967, he joined the Prince George County Police Department. The death of a child a few years later (William A. Mione) led the Miones to Tower City where his ancestors has been located for over 100 years.
Hank was an avid hunter and fisherman until his later years when health slowed him down. He was a extremely prolific turkey hunter and was the 1990 PA State Turkey Calling Champion and traveled many states hunting turkeys.
He made his career as a Prudential Insurance Agent, serving the valley for many years. Hank also was the former owner of Frank's Sunoco & Bait Box in Reinerton.
His faithful companion Baxter, a huge black lab, could be seen riding with him in the Baxtermobile and all over town and Greenland, hanging out the window.
Hank was an avid Notre Dame fan. He listened to his 1st game in 1952 when they played Army and was hooked with the help from the nuns at St. Joseph's School in Key West Florida.
He was a faithful Catholic and a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Chapel, Tower City.
Although not one to show it, he loved his family tremendously: sons, Frank, Jr. and Danny, and daughter Gina. He especially loved and was proud of his grandchildren, Bill, Mike, Nick, Sabrina, Samantha, and Sophia. All had a special place in his heart. Then came the great grandchildren, Lillian, Oliver, and Kinsley. He is also survived by his sister, Andrea.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Tower City. Viewing will be from 10-11. Hank will be laid to rest with military honors in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Williamstown.
Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., is honored to serve the Mione family. To send condolences to the family visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
Wow... Good bye my friends. Semper Fi.
