Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
April L. Bain
Oct 24, 2025
April L. Bain, 65, of Franklin, passed away at her residence at 12:19 A.M. On Friday, October 24, 2025.
Born in Oil City on August 24, 1960, she was the daughter of the late William and Anita Dehner Bain.
April was a 1978 graduate of Oil City High School.
She was a member of the Franklin VFW, Franklin Moose and Franklin Eagles Club....
James Stoops
Oct 21, 2025
James I. Stoops, 75, of Franklin, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
James was born on November 16, 1949 in Palmyra, NJ, a son of the late Edward and Elinore Faunce Stoops and grew up in Southern NJ as the second of five brothers.
He earned his Bachelors degree from Rutgers University in Camden, NJ
He attended the U.S....
Calvin Cortez Ludy Jr.
Oct 20, 2025
Calvin Cortez Ludy Jr., affectionately known as June by his family and Kato by his friends, was born on December 21, 2009, to proud parents Calvin and Jessica Ludy. From an early age, June carried a light that couldn't be dimmed - the kind of energy that filled any room he walked into.
He was full of life, laughter, and boldness....
Michael A. Huff
Oct 15, 2025
Michael A. Huff, 65, of Oil City, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Born in Franklin on May 20, 1960, he was the son of the late Richard and Doris Dodd Huff.
Mike formerly worked at Sipco in the maintenance department.
He loved antique cars and going to various local car shows. Mike enjoyed spending time with his friends...
Charles E. Brock Jr.
Oct 5, 2025
Charles E. "Charlie" Brock Jr., 99, of Franklin, passed away on October 5, 2025 at The Caring Place.
Son of the late Jane Ray and Charles E. Brock Sr., Charlie was born on June 29, 1926 in Miami, AZ.
After growing up in California, he joined the military and was a proud WWII veteran, serving in the United States Navy from 1943...
Patricia "Pat" Selden
Oct 4, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Selden, 89, of Mercer, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Born December 18, 1935 in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Natalia Swiezawski Selden.
Pat was a graduate of Oil City High School and later earned an Associate Degree.
She worked as an RN at Polk Center for over...
David J. Fleming
Sep 30, 2025
David J. Feming, 60, of Simi Valley, CA, formerly of Rocky Grove, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, at his home in CA.
He was born on July 4, 1965 in London, England to Donna Fleming and the late James Fleming.
David was a 1983 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. He then proudly served his country as a United States Navy...
Charlotte K. McCauley
Sep 29, 2025
Charlotte K. McCauley, 64, of Seneca, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, September 29, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Meadville on August 27, 1961. She is a graduate of Saegertown High School.
Charlotte proudly served in the United States Air Force for 13 years. She was awarded the National Defense Service...
James D. "Jim" Stephens
Sep 27, 2025
James D. “Jim” Stephens, 80, of Rocky Grove, passed away at 1:40 P.M. on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness.
Born at home in Rocky Grove on February 19, 1945, Jim was the son of the late Floyd Stephens and Esther Barnes Stephens Elliott. He was the stepson of the late Donald Elliott.
Jim was a 1963...
Laynee Grace McFeaters
Sep 22, 2025
Laynee Grace McFeaters, 2 months of Franklin, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Born in Hermitage on July 1, 2025, she is the daughter of Emma Kline and Isaiah McFeaters.
Laynee was a happy and active baby who loved to cuddle and was always hungry. She was a sweet soul who will be deeply missed by all those who loved her.
In...
David McMullen
Sep 18, 2025
Dave McMullen departed this earth on September 18, 2025. He peacefully passed away at the age of 71 in his childhood home with his children and sister by his side.
Born November 28, 1953, David Brian McMullen grew up in the rural community of Hendersonville, south of Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest brother to Ron and Donna. He was...
Rev. Daryl J Adams Sr.
Sep 14, 2025
Rev. Daryl J Adams, Sr., 86, of Polk, met with the Lord on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Born on April 8, 1939 in Polk, Daryl was the son of the late Dorothy Carter and Lester E. Adams, Sr.
He was a graduate of Franklin High School and later graduated from Transylvania Bible School in 1962. From there,...
Eddie Franklin Smith
Sep 12, 2025
Eddie Franklin Smith, 71, of Franklin, formerly of Albion, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Sugar Creek Care Center.
Born in Meadville on November 2, 1953, he was the son of the late Samuel E. and Carol Jean Lester Smith.
He was a graduate of Northwestern High School in Albion.
Eddie worked 44 years as a long haul truck driver making...
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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