Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Joseph Edward Guidish
May 18, 2026
Joseph E. Guidish, 68, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at UPMC Hamot.
He was born on February 7, 1958 in Ellwood City to the late Ethel Kerry and Andy Guidish.
Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army.
On September 11, 1990, he married the former Krystina C. Kavanagh, who preceded him in death on December 27,...
Shirley A. (Glozik) Orloski
May 18, 2026
Shirley A. (Glozik) Orloski,79, was called to heaven to reunite with her loved ones on May 18, 2026.
She was born to the late Dolores & Stephen Glozik in May 1947.Shirley graduated from Hampton High School in 1965.
Shirley married Kenneth Orloski August 7, 1965. They had three children and later divorced.
She is survived by her three children and their families. Renee...
Ruth A. Hawkins
May 14, 2026
Ruth A. Hawkins, 96, of Cochranton (Hannaville Area), died on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at The Caring Place following a brief illness.
She was born March 12, 1930 in Franklin and was the daughter of the late Lester & Edith (Connell) Baker.
She attended Franklin Schools. She was a member of the Protestant faith. She worked for the telephone company and the...
Steven Allen Lawson
May 8, 2026
Steve "The Character" Allen Lawson, 53, of Oil City, passed away on May 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on September 3, 1972, Steve lived life loudly, proudly, and unapologetically as himself - earning the nickname "The Character" everywhere he went.
Steve was a hardworking and generous man whose energy could fill any room the moment he walked...
Donald C. Lundager
Apr 29, 2026
Donald Lundager, 97, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
Donald was born on July 18, 1928 in Franklin, PA.
He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War.
As a young man, Donald worked as a truck driver. After his time in the service, he worked for Joy Manufacturing in Franklin....
Irwin Pierre Ashby
Apr 27, 2026
Irwin Pierre Ashby, 50, of Franklin, PA passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026 surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 15, 1975 in Barbados and emigrated to the USA on December 24, 1977 at the age of two.
Irwin attended Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, NJ and had a career in various industry sectors.
Known for his vibrant personality, Irwin...
Theodore "Ted" McElroy Jr.
Apr 24, 2026
Theodore "Ted" McElroy Jr., 66, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Ted was born in Franklin on July 17, 1959 and was the son of the late Theodore McElroy Sr. and Mary Ann Marshinke McElroy.
Ted enjoyed the simple things in life, especially fishing, spending time with his family, and working on cars. He was...
Robert Lee "Robbie" Renninger
Apr 23, 2026
Robert Lee "Robbie" Renninger, 77, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, after a brief stay at Sugar Creek Care Center following a battle with cancer.
Born September 22, 1948, in Franklin, he was the son of the late Robert B. Renninger and Greta Jones Dees.
He was a 1966 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. Robbie joined the...
Betty J. DeJulia
Apr 20, 2026
Betty J. DeJulia, 96, of Franklin, formerly of Sharpsville, passed away at 6:30 A.M. on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Sugar Creek Care Center.
Born in New Vernon Twp. on August 25, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mable Maxwell Williamson.
Betty was a longtime member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Sharpsville.
She loved to Garden and loved...
Stephen S. Guth
Apr 17, 2026
Stephen S. Guth, 58, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Born on November 25, 1967, in Oil City; he was the son of the late Wilfred H. "Willie" and Nancy McFadden Guth.
A 1986 graduate of Franklin High School, he went on to attend the Northwood Institute in Midland, MI. There...
Karen L. Snyder Greenlee
Apr 14, 2026
Karen L. Snyder Greenlee, 80, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Sugar Creek Care Center.
Born in Franklin on September 22, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Leatha Johnson Snyder.
She was a graduate of Franklin High School.
Karen retired from Polk Center where she worked many years as an RSA.
She was a longtime member...
Heather L. Sharp
Apr 3, 2026
Heather L. Sharp, 66, of Oil City, passed away the morning of Friday, April 3, 2026 at UPMC Northwest with her loved ones by her side.
She was born on September 1, 1959 in Franklin to the late Dale and Edith Jones O'Neil.
Heather is survived by a large family who will all cherish her memory.
In addition to her parents, Dale and...
Evelyn W. "Evie" Ostergard
Apr 1, 2026
Evelyn W. “Evie” Ostergard, 88, of Franklin, passed away on April 1, 2026, at the home of her son, Jeremy, in Mercer.
She was born on March 25, 1938, in Erie to the late Harold “Witt” and Harriet Wittenburg.
Evie was a 1956 graduate of McDowell High School.
She married the late Douglas “Doug” Ostergard on November 30, 1957, in Erie. He preceded...
Delbert Leroy Jolley
Mar 28, 2026
Delbert Leroy Jolley, 90, formerly of Franklin passed away peacefully on Saturday March 28, 2026 at his home in Hope Mills, North Carolina.
Born on March 13 , 1936 at home during a blizzard in Franklin, he was the son of Orrin Delbert and Florence Mable (Morris) Jolley
Nicknamed Delroy he started work as a young man at Isalys' Dairy in Franklin...
Phyllis R. Smith
Mar 26, 2026
Phyllis R. Smith, 92, of Polk, entered her Heavenly Home the morning of Thursday, March 26, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.
Daughter of the late Lloyd R. and Bessie A. Daily Marshall, Phyllis was born on September 16, 1933 in Kittaning.
She was a graduate of Kittaning High School.
Phyllis worked as an RSA at Polk Center for 25 years.
She married...
Harold Leroy "Chub" Scannell, Jr.
Mar 25, 2026
Harold Leroy Scannell Jr., Better known as “Chub,” passed away on March 25, 2026, at the age of 64 in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania.
Chub spent many years working as a dedicated truck driver, a career that reflected his strong work ethic and commitment to providing for his family. Outside of work, he found his greatest...
Marcia J. Smith
Mar 25, 2026
Marcia J. Smith, 93, of Oil City, formerly IN, passed away the morning of Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at home.
She was born to the late John and Amanda Stockdale Wildey in Indianapolis, IN on July 12, 1932.
Marcia is survived by her son, John Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence L. Smith, and...
Clyde E. "JR" Baker Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
Clyde E. "JR" Baker Jr., 59, of Franklin, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at UPMC Hamot on Monday, March 23, 2026.Born in Franklin on April 4, 1966, he was the son of Linda McElhaney Baker Perrine and the late Clyde E. Baker Sr.
JR was a 1984 graduate of Franklin School. He proudly served his country in...
Pamela Lynne Simpson Strausbaugh
Mar 22, 2026
Pamela Lynne Simpson Strausbaugh, 71, of Sandycreek Twp., Franklin passed away at her home on Sunday, March 22, 2026, after a nine month battle with neuroendocrine cancer of the gallbladder.
She was born on August 17, 1954 in Franklin and was the daughter of the late Arthur Simpson and Alice Hoffman Simpson Butler.
Pam was an RSA for 36 years at Polk...
Carol E. Fox
Mar 20, 2026
Carol Elizabeth Fox, 78, of Dempseytown, passed away peacefully on Friday morning March 20, 2026. She was in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on June 21, 1947, Carol was the daughter of the late Curtis and Carolyn Hollabaugh. She was a 1965 graduate of Oil City High School....
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