Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Jacquelyn L. Foster
Jul 24, 2025
Jacquelyn L. Foster, 80, of Franklin, passed away at 9:15 A.M., Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Sugar Creek Care Center.
She was born on November 5, 1944 and was the daughter of the late, Carl and Neva Muir Gustafson.
Jackie found great joy in dancing at the VFW and cherished time spent camping. Above all, she loved cooking and treasured moments with...
Samuel W. Shaw
Jul 19, 2025
Samuel W. Shaw, 62, of Franklin, passed away at 7:33 A.M., Saturday, July 19, 2025 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Born in Franklin on August 7, 1962, Sam was the son of Patricia Shaw and the late Van Shaw.
Sam worked many years as a Welder.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
On November 14, 2011 he married the former Karol Reed and she survives.
Also...
Richard A. Mihleder
Jul 14, 2025
Richard Alan "Dick" Mihleder, 93, of Franklin, passed away on July 14, 2025 at Sugar Creek Care Center with his family by his side.
Son of the late John G. and Zelma Perrine Mihleder, Dick was born in Boston, MA on August 24, 1931.
He graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1949. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force....
Cassandra Ann "Cassie" Fetty
Jul 12, 2025
Cassandra Ann "Cassie" Fetty, 57, of Utica, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at home.
Daughter of Raymond A. Fetty and Cassandra A. Ward, Cassie was born on February 5, 1968 in Pittsburgh.
Cassie attended Langley High School. She later became a CNA and worked privately for seniors. She had her own commercial cleaning business for a time and finally worked...
Mary Margaret "Marge" Astorino
Jul 7, 2025
Mary Margaret ‘Marge” Astorino, 80, of Franklin, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Monday July 7, 2025.
She was born in McKeesport on October 2, 1944, and received her high school diploma from St. Peter’s High School in McKeesport and an associate’s degree from Robert Morris Junior College, now Robert Morris University. She was employed as a...
Charles E. Rea
Jul 6, 2025
Charles E. Rea, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
He was born in Oil City on November 27, 1938 to the late Clifford I. and Lois (Watson) Rea.
Chuck graduated from Oil City High School in 1956. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was in the 82nd Airborne Division for three years, serving...
Helen S. Cummings
Jul 5, 2025
Helen S. Cummings, 93, a well-known and longtime resident of Franklin, who also enjoyed half her time in AZ the last 10 years, passed away on Saturday July 5, 2025 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca with family by her side.
Born in Franklin on January 27, 1932, she was the youngest daughter of the late Diamond and Eugenia Peterson Stephanides.
In her...
James E. "Jim" Fleming
Jul 5, 2025
James E. "Jim" Fleming, 81, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
He was born in Turkey City on June 8, 1944 and was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Myers Fleming.
Jim was a 1962 graduate of Keystone High School.
In 1962 he enlisted in this United States Air Force and proudly served his...
Esther Lorraine Slocum
Jul 1, 2025
Esther Lorraine Slocum went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 1, 2025 at UPMC Northwest.
Born October 15, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Patterson Sloss. She was the last surviving member of her family.
She graduated from Rocky Grove High School with the class of 1952.
On December 10, 1954 she married her childhood...
Calvin C. Vanderhoff
Jun 27, 2025
Calvin C. Vanderhoff, 83, of Franklin, PA, departed this earthly life to rest in heaven's glory June 27, 2025, after a long illness.
Calvin was born to Mabel [Woolstrum] and Charles E. Vanderhoff on April 29, 1942, in Titusville, PA. He graduated from Warren High School, Warren, PA, in 1960, and Bryant & Stratton business school in Buffalo, NY.
On November 8,...
Deborah E. Chafin
Jun 24, 2025
Deborah E. Chafin, 58, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at home.
She was the daughter of the late Roger and Betty (Frusher) Bragg, born on February 5, 1967 in Middleton, Ohio.
She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Chafin, of Franklin. Her ex-husband, Rick Hutson, of Ohio, is the father of her two children.
In addition to...
Patricia L. Hayes
Jun 19, 2025
Patricia Lee "Patty" Hayes, 87, of Rocky Grove, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 with her family by her side.
The daughter of the late Herbert and Isabell McClelland Tarr, Patty was born on December 29, 1937 at home in Nicklin. She was one of ten children.
Patty was a graduate of Franklin High School and soon after began training in...
Cody A. Hiles
Jun 19, 2025
Cody A. Hiles, 21, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Born in Fort Bragg, NC on September 28, 2003 he is the son of Jeremy Hiles.
Surviving is father; his stepmother, Pam Hiles; a brother, Calvin Hiles; paternal grandparents, Winifred and Dennis Hiles; his uncle, Jason Hiles and numerous cousins and extended family members.
Funeral arrangements entrsuted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral...
Albert S. Dodge
Jun 11, 2025
Albert S. Dodge, 78, of Oil City, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at home.
Son of the late Homer and Mary Beatty, Albert was born on June 23, 1946 in Buffalo, NY.
He was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
In 1969, Albert married the former Florence Oda Card, who preceded him in death on January 12, 2025.
Albert was a...
Robert R. Tain
Jun 11, 2025
Robert R. Tain, age 81, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Robert was the eldest son of Nellie and Elmer Tain and had 5 brothers; Timothy, Thomas, David, Richard and Ronald.
He was married to Barbara Tain, who preceded him in death on March 8, 2024, and they had a wonderful life of over 50 years together.
Robert will...
James M. "Buz" Reynolds
Jun 4, 2025
James M. "Buz" Reynolds, 84, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Franklin on April 10, 1941, he was the son of the late James Frank and Armetha Louise Boyd Reynolds. He was a graduate of Lakeview High School.
James married the love of his life, Florence Elizabeth "Betty"...
Remington Scott Mayner
May 30, 2025
Remington "Scott" Mayner (Scooter, Scootie), 39, of Rocky Grove, passed away at UPMC Hamot in Erie on May 30th, 2025.
Scott was born in Virginia Beach, VA on October 17, 1985.
Scott loved to make people laugh and was always "clowning around." He enjoyed playing video games and reading, especially James Patterson's Novels. Scott was a gifted mechanic who could fix anything....
Fred R. Kinney
May 24, 2025
Fred R. Kinney, 73, of Franklin, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
He was born January 23, 1952.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday, June 6, 2025 at Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
William "Bill" Bacher Jr.
May 20, 2025
William "Bill" Bacher Jr., 78, of Franklin passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Franklin on September 24, 1946, Bill was the son of the late William "Bill" Bacher Sr. and Jeanette Rial Bacher.
His comic relief and the kindness of his heart were felt by so many....
Delbert Eugene Smith
May 15, 2025
Delbert Eugene Smith, 83, of Franklin, passed away at 8:49 A.M. on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Oil City Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Born in Franklin on May 15, 1942, he was the son of the late Burton and Miriam Ristau Smith.
He was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
Del proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...
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