Obituary of Francis Thomas Baines, III

Francis Thomas Baines, III, age 55 of Dallas, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at his home. He was born in Wilkes-Barre on May 3, 1967 and was the son of Francis "Frank" T., Jr. of Dallas, and the late Loretta Burritt Baines. Francis graduated from Dallas High School, Class of 1985. He worked with his family business, Baines Trucking, for almost 20 years before becoming a truck driver for PennDOT for 10 years. Francis was a volunteer fireman for multiple fire companies in the Back Mountain. He enjoyed collecting fire trucks. Francis was a loving husband, son, brother, and uncle. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 5 years, the former Danyelle DeC'ent; sister, Tracy Bartlow of Owego, NY; niece, Kaitlyn Bartlow; nephew, Christian Bartlow. A prayer service will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with Deacon John C. Jorda, Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, officiating. Visitation will be Monday, August 1, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM from the funeral home. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Franklin Twp. Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com