Calvin C. Vanderhoff

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, 1975, Calvin married the love of his life, Beverly Heckathorne, in New Castle, PA.

Known for his ability to make friends with any stranger, Calvin enjoyed a long career in sales and marketing with Nabisco.

He enjoyed traveling, especially taking cruises with family and friends. A gifted woodcarver, he was once named Grand Champion at the Crawford County Fair and loved to create beautiful objects for his loved ones.

Calvin cherished his family and friends. Whether it was time spent teaching them how to hook up electrical outlets or how to build a bookcase, or taking them for "supplies" at Polly's, he always put his loved ones first. Playing Spades and Pay Me were a regular occurrence, with him winning most games, including those played in his final days.

Remaining to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 50 years, Beverly; son Bradley Vanderhoff; daughters Melissa (Gregg) Chapman, Michelle (Gary) Vanderhoff, Allyson Vanderhoff (Justin Campbell); grandchildren Sethren Vanderhoff, Alexis (Sean) Robinson, Amber (Mike) White, Jacob Chapman, William Robinson, Aidan Robinson, Kieran Robinson; six great-grandchildren; and sisters Carol Ann (Lyman) Kightlinger and Imogene Post.

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, sister Beverly Brenan, daughter Tanya Lee Dunkle, and son-in-law Gary Robinson.

Funeral arrangements entrsuted to Huff - Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin where family and friends are welcome from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Additional visitation will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday July 2, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. with a service to follow at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will be at Brandon Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages friends and family to donate blood in his memory.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting huffguthrie.com.