OBITUARIES

Franklin, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas

Regis P. "Rick" Reed

Regis P. "Rick" Reed

Sep 8, 2025

Regis P. "Rick" Reed, 77, of Cooperstown, passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Hamot in Erie at 2:20 A.M. on Monday, September 8, 2025

Born in Miola on March 22, 1948, he was the son of the late William Paul and Verna Marie Moore Reed.

Regis proudly served his country in the United States Marines, serving time in Vietnam.

Regis was well known in...

Bonnie J. Baker

Bonnie J. Baker

Sep 2, 2025

Bonnie White Baker, 67, of Franklin, PA, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025.

Born on March 19, 1958 in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Clair Monroe White and Dorothy (Sampsell) White.

For over 30 years, Bonnie was a dedicated employee at Comor Inc. in Cochranton. A true lover of animals, she found great joy in caring for her...

Charles E. Bain

Charles E. Bain

Aug 20, 2025

Charles E. "Chuck" Bain, 82, of Grove City, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 with his family by his side.

Son of the late Charles E. and Phyllis L. Mohney Bain, Chuck was born on October 28, 1942 in Distant, PA.

Chuck was a 1960 graduate of Redbank Valley High School.

He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...

Ralph N. Peterson Jr.

Ralph N. Peterson Jr.

Aug 16, 2025

Ralph N. Peterson Jr., 67, of Franklin, passed away at 10:39 A.M. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

Born in Franklin on July 9, 1958, he was the son of the late Ralph N. Peterson Sr. and Alberta Dunlap Peterson.

He worked for a number of years at Titusville Fabricators.

Surviving are five siblings, Judy Gough (Harry) of Franklin,...

Elizabeth "Beth" A. Wolfe

Elizabeth "Beth" A. Wolfe

Aug 11, 2025

Elizabeth "Beth" A. Wolfe, 68, of Franklin, passed away at peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City.

Beth was born August 9, 1957 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Jean Ann Wheaton Domville.

Beth was a graduate of Warren Area High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She dedicated her working...

Jacquelyn L. Foster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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