Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Clarence R. McCool Sr.
Sep 5, 2026
Clarence R. McCool Sr., 94, of Cooperstown, passed away at 8:54 A.M. on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Born at home in Nickleville on October 7, 1931 he was the son of the late Glenn and Ella Boyles McCool.
In his earlier years, he hauled loads of pulpwood to the Hammermill factory in Erie. His daughter fondly remembered...
Mitchell Lee Clark
Aug 31, 2026
Mitchell Lee Clark, 66, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, August 31, 2026.
He was born in Franklin on August 10, 1960 and was the son of the late James and Shirley Kelly Clark.
Mitch worked as a CNC Operator for many years.He is survived by his wife Linda and daughter Kelly.
There will be no visitation or services.
Funeral...
Linda J. Long
Aug 30, 2026
Linda J. Long, 79, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
She was born in Pittsburgh of October 10, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen Jacobs Kern.
There will be no visitation or services.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
Online condolences may...
Steven Craig Turner
Aug 30, 2026
Steven Craig Turner, 78 passed to heaven from his home on August 30, 2026 surrounded by his family, after suffering a stroke three years ago.
He will be missed by his golf buddies from Wanango and Lucky Hills winter simulator. They include Bill Hager, Mike Koman, Mike Padalino, Mick Reed, Rick Motter and Jim DuPont. He also had friends from Avalon courses...
Lucille M. Baker
Aug 26, 2026
Lucille M. Baker, 85, of Franklin, passed away at 10:51 A.M. on Wednesday, August 27, 2026 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born in Franklin on July 9, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John and Nellie Carter Braden. She was a 1959 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. Lucille worked many years at Valley Grove School District as...
Nancy J. Klingensmith
Aug 21, 2026
Nancy J. Klingensmith, 76, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 21, 2026.
She was born August 11, 1950. There will be no visitation or services.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 W. Park St. Franklin.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting huffguthrie.com.
Karen J. Proper
Aug 17, 2026
Karen Marlene Johnson Proper, 79, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at her home.
Daughter of the late Ruth and Carl Johnson, Karen was born on November 6, 1946 in Arizona.
She was a graduate of Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh and moved to Venango County when she began classes at Clarion Campus. After obtaining a bachelor's degree, Karen...
Mark A. Matthews
Aug 16, 2026
Mark A. Matthews, 61, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
He was born October 21, 1964 in Franklin and was the son of the late Earl and Estella Peterson Matthews.
Arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 W. Park St. Franklin.
Andrew "AJ' James Malone
Aug 4, 2026
Andrew "AJ" James Malone, 26, of Dempseytown, died as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
AJ was born on September 11, 1999 in Franklin Hospital and was the son of Perry and Brenda Fike Malone.
AJ was a 2018 graduate of Oil City High School, where he attended the Vo-Tech program for Automotive Technology. AJ played...
Betty J. Morrison
Aug 3, 2026
Betty Joan Morrison, 92, of Franklin, entered her Heavenly Home on August 3, 2026 at the Collins House in Rocky Grove with her loving family by her side.
Born on September 30, 1933 in Franklin, she was daughter of the late Ellis and Clara Free.
Betty was a 1951 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
She was an active member of Atlantic Avenue...
Gary L. Cox
Jul 30, 2026
Gary L. Cox, 79, of Franklin, passed away at UPMC Northwest on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Born in San Angelo, TX on October 7, 1946, he was the son of the late Edward and Hallie Vallandingham Cox.
Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He worked for 37 years as a welder at the former Joy...
Tammi Ann Ruditis
Jul 23, 2026
Tammi Ann Ruditis, 67, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at home with her family by her side.She was born on April 24, 1959 in Franklin to the late Dolores Ann (William) Bogart and Arthur Ray "Bud" (Caroline) Montgomery, Sr.Tammi graduated from Franklin High School on June 26, 1977 and was part of her beloved "Class of...
Richard G. "Rick" Armburger
Jul 17, 2026
Richard G. "Rick" Armburger, 69, of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, July 17, 2026 at home.
Born in Meadville on August 12, 1956, Rick was the son of the late Lawrence and Florence (Tingley) Armburger.
He graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1974. Rick proudly served his country in the United States Air...
Kerry Kim Reynolds
Jul 13, 2026
Kerry Kim Reynolds, 76, of North Carolina, passed away on July 13, 2026.
He was born on January 13, 1950 in Franklin, PA to the late James F. and Armetha Boyd Reynolds.
Kerry is survived by his wife, Nancy Burgess Matthews Reynolds; his son, Thomas; grandson, Robert; and three great grandchildren. He also had many nieces and nephews.
Kerry was from a large...
Chester Lawrence "Larry" Roxberry, Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
Chester Lawrence "Larry" Roxberry, Jr., 69, of Franklin passed away the morning of Monday, July 13, 2026 at UPMC Northwest.
Larry was born to the late Sara M. and Chester L. Roxberry, Sr. on March 25, 1957 in Franklin.
He was a graduate of Franklin Area High School and worked a variety of jobs.
Larry worked for 20+ years at Miller Equipment and...
Benjamin Joseph Kachik
Jul 12, 2026
Benjamin Joseph "Benny" Kachik, 42, of Franklin, passed away tragically on Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Erie.
He was born in the Rocky Mountains in Glenwood Springs, CO on July 4, 1984. He was the 5th son of Renee Kachik and the late Andrew P. Kachik.
Ben was always the brightest light in the room. He loved his family and friends deeply...
Arthur A. Capozzi Jr.
Jul 6, 2026
Arthur A. Capozzi, Jr., 90, of Franklin, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday evening, July 6, 2026, from The Caring Place.
While his family grieves his passing, they rejoice knowing that his faith has become sight, that he has been reunited with the love of his life, Georgia, and with his sons, Art and Rod, and...
Kevin R. Smith
Jul 3, 2026
Kevin R. Smith, 62, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly after a long battle with COPD at his residence on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Born in Jamestown, NY, on July 25, 1963 he was the son of the late Donald and Carolyn Cummings Smith.
Kevin had a lifelong love of baseball and was a devoted New York Yankees fan. He and his wife,...
Ronald P. Huff Sr.
Jul 2, 2026
Ronald P. Huff Sr., 89, of Franklin, passed away at 2:20 A.M. on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Sugar Creek Care Center.
Born in Franklin on May 2, 1937, he was the son of the late Clair and Dorothy Ferson Huff.
Ron was a 1955 graduate of Townville High School.
Upon graduation from high school, he moved to Cleveland, OH and worked for...
David D. Rhoads
Jun 27, 2026
David DeWayne Rhoads, 70, of East Fairfield Twp., Meadville, passed away of natural causes at his home on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Born March 10, 1956 in Franklin, he was the son of the late Richard and Harriet Huff Rhoads.
A 1974 graduate of Rocky Grove High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served for two years. He...
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