Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Harry M. McClelland
Nov 7, 2025
Harry M. "Mike" McClelland, 83, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Friday, November 7th, 2025 at home.
Son of the late Harry W. and Jeanne H. Duffy McClelland, he was born on April 12, 1942 Franklin.
Mike was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
Two weeks after graduation, he reported for duty in the United States Marine Corps on June...
James J. Bajorek
Nov 1, 2025
James J. Bajorek, 78, of Franklin died at home Saturday November 1, 2025 while in hospice care.
A son of Peter and Stella Kuffel Bajorek, he was born in Franklin on September 12, 1947.
He was a 1965 graduate of Franklin High School and attended Clarion College for a short time before enlisting in the Air Force serving in Guam and Okinawa,...
Robert "Bob" E. Resinger
Oct 31, 2025
Robert "Bob" E. Resinger, 75, of Franklin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 31, 2025.
He was born in Franklin Hospital on July 31, 1950 to the late Katherine Shay and was raised by Ruth and Floyd Resinger.
He attended Rocky Grove Schools and received his GED in 1986. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, gun raffles, and bingo. During the 1970's...
Daniel G. Kowalczik
Oct 28, 2025
Daniel George Kowalczik, 90, of Pueblo, CO, formerly Kennerdell, PA, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Born in Barking, PA on February 26, 1935, Daniel was the youngest son of the late Charles and Anna Kowalczik.
He was a 1954 graduate of Emlenton High School. He soon after joined the United States Air Force and served from 1956 to 1960.
Daniel worked for...
Gary L. Coon
Oct 26, 2025
Gary L. "Cooney" Coon, 89, of Karns City, formerly of Reno, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
Born to the late Elsie A. Harwick and George L. Coon, Gary was born on May 1, 1936 in Franklin.
After graduating from Rocky Grove High School, he enlisted into the Army and proudly served his country as...
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....
Patricia (DeLong) Eakin
Oct 15, 2025
Patricia (DeLong) Eakin, 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 15th, at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Altavista, VA.
Born on January 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna DeLong. Patricia was a Franklin resident most of her life. She attended Heister School, a one-room school in Mineral Township until 9th grade when she transferred to Franklin...
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...
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