The body of a Franklin Township woman was found last evening in her home.

Carbon County Coroner Bruce Nalesnik said the woman is in her 50s.It was reported to township police on Thursday that the woman hadn't been seen since Sunday so a check was made of the residence.The name of the person is not being released at this time as the incident is still under investigation, Nalesnik said.Assisting in the investigation is state police at Lehighton and township police.