Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Robert A. Mathieson
Mar 5, 2026
Robert A. Mathieson, 67, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Born in Detroit, MI on August 21, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert A. Mathieson Sr. and Ceclia Kuhlman Mathieson.
Bob proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and retired from service in March of 1996
He was married to the former Barbara...
Vicky Sue Stainbrook
Feb 25, 2026
In loving memory of Vicky Sue Stainbrook (Ward), of Cooperstown, PA who passed away on February 25, 2026 in her home surrounded with love from her family and her beloved dog Bucboy.
Born January 29, 1962 in Victorville, CA, Vicky was the daughter of the late Melvin and Connie Ward (Green).
She was the beloved wife of 49 years of Don Stainbrook,...
John S. Gracy
Feb 20, 2026
John S. "Jack" Gracy, 87, of Franklin was called to join his Heavenly Father on February 20, 2026 from his great and glorious life on earth.
Born November 27th, 1938 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John Gracy and Theresa Petrini Gracy.
Jack lived the definition of a full life. He served his country as a proud Marine,...
Richard E. "Dick" Hood
Feb 17, 2026
Richard E. "Dick" Hood, 82, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2026 at home with his family by his side.He was born on July 25, 1943 in Sharon to the late Harriette Douglas and Lester Hood.Dick was a graduate of Cranberry High School.Shortly after graduation, Dick enlisted in the United States Navy. He was proud to serve his...
Matthew Lance Barton Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
Matthew Lance Barton Jr., 74, of Oil City, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at UPMC Hamot.
Born in the East Falls area of Philadelphia on April 7, 1951, he was the son of Matthew L. Barton Sr. and Vivian E. Harris. Lance attended catholic school and graduated from Germantown High School in Philadelphia and attended Wilberforce University and went...
Mary Suzann Swab
Feb 15, 2026
Mary Suzann Swab, 76, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at UPMC Hamot in Erie after a brief illness.
Daughter of the late Doris and Albert Dean, she was born on January 10, 1950 in Titusville.
Mary was a 1967 graduate of Rocky Grove High School and attended Hagerstown Business College where she received a diploma for a Junior...
Brian Michael Barnett
Feb 9, 2026
Brian Michael Barnett, 73, of Franklin, died peacefully at his home on February 9, 2026 with his wife and daughter by his side.
Brian was born on May 8, 1952 in Detroit Michigan to Thomas William Barnett and Mary Elizabeth Myers Barnett.
Brian lived in Michigan until the age of 8 when he moved to South America with his Father and 2...
Kenneth Edward "Ken" Hoffman
Feb 8, 2026
Kenneth E. "Ken" Hoffman, 78, of Franklin, passed away on February 8, 2026 unexpectedly at home following a brief illness.
He was born July 22, 1947 in Grove City to the late Lester and Genevieve Hoffman.
Ken was a 1965 graduate of Victory Joint High School.
He was married on May 1, 1965 to his high school sweetheart, Marty Ford. They celebrated 60...
John B. O'Connell
Jan 29, 2026
John B. O'Connell, 57, of West Hollywood, CA passed away on January 29, 2026 at his home in California.
There will be no services.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 312 W Park St Franklin, PA 16323.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting huffguthrie.com.
Nancy J. Prichard
Jan 25, 2026
Nancy Jean (Kunkel) Prichard, born on August 12, 1938, in Rocky Grove, Pennsylvania, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in January 2026.
Nancy was the eldest of five children born to Earl and Phoebe Kunkel. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Katheryn, and her infant brother, Jimmy. She is survived by her brother,...
Kenneth L. "Ken" Lowrie Sr.
Jan 20, 2026
Kenneth L. "Ken" Lowrie Sr., 68, of Franklin, passed away at 9:36 A.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Sugar Creek Care Center.Born in Franklin on February 1, 1957, Ken was the son of the late Adelmer and Marjorie Louise Wyant Lowrie.Ken was a graduate of Franklin High School.He worked many years at Conair and most recently at Webco as...
Michelle R. "Missie" Greenlee
Jan 15, 2026
Michelle “Missie” Greenlee, 55, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Thursday, January 15, 2026 due to medical complications at Meadville Medical Center.
Born on February 25, 1970 in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Betty J. Fox and Richard B. Boughner.
Missie was a 1988 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
On May 22, 2000, she was married to the...
Gerald L. "Jerry" Faller
Jan 13, 2026
Gerald L. “Jerry” Faller, 84, of Franklin, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Born at his family’s home in Venus on April 22, 1941, Jerry was the son of the late Austin and Ina Fox Faller. He was a 1959 graduate of Cranberry High School and humbly served his country in the United States Army, including...
Mary Lou Huff
Jan 13, 2026
Mary Lou Huff, 74, of Oil City, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Born in Franklin on May 19, 1951, she was the daughter of the late, C. Calvin and Norma Simons Ferringer.
Mary Lou was a 1969 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
She worked many years at the former Miller Fall Equipment as an Accounts Payable...
Peggy Jean Snyder
Jan 8, 2026
Peggy Jean Snyder passed from this life to the next on January 8, 2026, at the age of 91, held in the care of the God she trusted throughout her long life. She was born in Franklin on February 28, 1934, to Ralph and Charlotte (Hays) Reagle.
Peggy Jean Reagle married Herbert William Snyder on July 29, 1949, stepping into married...
Paul A. Stellitano Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
Paul A. Stellitano Jr., 71, of Pittsburgh, passed away at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at UPMC East in Monroeville.
Born in Pittsburgh on February 26, 1954, he was the son of the late Paul A. Stellitano Sr. and Marjorie Catherine Palmer Stellitano.
He loved collecting model trains and steins from various places. Paul loved college football and was a...
Samuel F. Reichl Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Samuel F. Reichl Jr., 90, of Utica, passed away early morning on Monday, December 29, 2025 at The Caring Place in Franklin.
He was born in McKees Rocks on June 5, 1935, the son of the late Samuel F. Reichl Sr. and Vera Marencel Reichl.
Sam had a lifetime passion of golf which led him to purchase Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in...
Krystina C. Guidish
Dec 27, 2025
Krystina C. Guidish, 72, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at home.
She was born on December 19, 1953 in Pittsburgh to the late Ruth Grogan and Thomas Kavanagh.
Krystina attended North Allegheny High School and Carleton College.
On September 11, 1990, she married Joseph E. Guidish, who survives her.
Krystina is also survived by her daughter, Amanda Dimmack, and two...
Bethany Faye Gleim
Dec 19, 2025
Bethany Faye Barth Gleim, 60, of York, SC, formerly of Rockland, PA, passed away on Friday, December 19th, 2025.
Born on January 18, 1965 in Oil City, Bethany was the daughter of the late George Barth III (Joe) who died when she was a baby and Faye Edwards Barth Frawley. Bethany was raised by Faye and Fred Piercy Sr.
Bethany graduated from...
DeWayne Lewis Brinker
Dec 18, 2025
DeWayne L. Brinker, 86, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh after a courageous battle with cancer.
Son of the late Ida V. and Joseph E. Brinker, DeWayne was born on October 22, 1939 in Franklin.
He attended Franklin High School and then enlisted in the Navy. He proudly served his country for 4 years and...
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