Francee E. Fuller, 69, of Alburtis, died June 10, 2021. She was the wife of Scott Stoneback for 46 years. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of E. Ellis Fuller and Myrtle Barnes Fuller.

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 Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and film.

In 1974, while working for Robin Miller Filmmaker, she hosted and produced Ecu-Media Newsletter for PBS Channel 39. In 1975, she and her husband co-founded The Media People Inc., a film and broadcast video production company. In 1982, she received the United States Industrial Film Festival Silver Screen Award for the Media People production titled “The Day That Makes The Difference,” created for the Lehigh Valley March of Dimes.

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 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 served as a founding board member and past president of both CREW Lehigh Valley and Friends of the Emmaus Public Library. She served 15 years on the East Penn School District board of directors, serving one term as president. 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 served as chairwoman on the joint operating committee of Lehigh Career and Technical Institute.

She was a longtime board member of the East Penn Chamber of Commerce, serving as president. Community awards include: Executive Spotlight Ward, 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).

She is survived by her husband; sons, Robert and Ellis Stoneback; brother, Mahlon and his wife, Christine; in-laws, Hope and Ron DeIaco, Faith Andrews, Brent and Pam Stoneback; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus, 18049 or the East Penn Chamber Scholarship Fund (call Ashley Lorah at 610-739-1273, or by mail at 191 Main St., Suite 205, Emmaus, 18049).

A service of remembrance will be held 2 p.m. Aug. 10, in the field beside her home. Those wishing to attend should email scott@themediapeople.com for planning purposes. Please RSVP for the service by Aug. 1.

The Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus, is handling arrangements.