Francine J. Gill Christopher; 64; of Perryopolis; died Monday; Jan. 26; 2004; at 1 p.m. in her home. Born Dec. 15; 1939; in Fayette City; she was a daughter of Marion V. Miller Gill; who survives and resides in Belle Vernon; and the late Ralph Gill. Mrs. Christopher was a resident of Perryopolis for the past year; having previously resided in Rostraver Township. She was a homemaker and member of the Fayette City Methodist Church. Mrs. Christopher is survived by her husband; Richard C. Christopher; to whom she was married 43 years; three sons and two daughters-in-law; L. Dennis and Patricia Christopher of Pasadena; Md.; Richard G. Christopher of Reisterstown; Md.; and James S. and Rosalyn Christopher of Belle Vernon; two daughters and one son-in-law; Lisa J. Huber of Reisterstown; Md.; and Amy L. and Alan Sickles of Glen Burnie; Md.; 10 grandchildren; and one sister and brother-in-law; Melanie and Gary Moore of Belle Vernon. A memorial service will be held Thursday; Jan. 28 at 12:30 p.m. at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; Family Owned and Operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; with Pastor Daniel Hamilton Chaplain of Medi-Home Hospice officiating. Entombment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. For those unable to attend; online condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home’s web site; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.