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Franklin, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas

Dr. Gene E. Rexford

Dr. Gene E. Rexford

Jul 11, 2023

Dr. Gene E. Rexford, 83, of Franklin, passed away at Sugar Creek Station on Tuesday July 11, 2023.

Born in Wellsville, NY on April 12, 1940 he was the son of the late Kenneth “Johnny” and Marion Rexford.

He graduated from Coudersport High School in 1958 and then went on to graduate from Lock Haven State College in 1962 with...

Dennis Kapp

Dennis Kapp

Jul 10, 2023

Dennis Kapp (Denny), age 78, of Franklin, passed away July 10th, 2023 at home.

Born December 31st, 1944, in Pine City.  He was the son of the late Shirl Kapp and Rose Licht- Swonger.

Denny was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Germany.

Denny married Jackie Bacher in June of 1971.  He was a loving husband, brother,...

Linda Mae Bohling

Linda Mae Bohling

Jul 10, 2023

Linda Mae Bohling, 65, of Oil City, passed away at her residence on Monday, July 10, 2023.

Born in Bethel Park, on April 30, 1958 she was the daughter of Charles Malloy and Sarah C. Downey.

Linda attended Bethel Park High School.

She enjoyed collecting knick·knacks, growing plants, playing cards, especially 500 rummy.

Linda loved to spend time with her...

John Stanley

John Stanley

Jul 10, 2023

John William Stanley, 68, of Rocky Grove, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 10, 2023 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.

Born in Franklin on April 3, 1955, he was the son of the late Thomas E. Stanley and Freda Mae Beers Scarem.

He was a 1973 graduate of Cranberry High School.

John was a longtime volunteer firefighter in North East,...

Helen Kelley Hale

Helen Kelley Hale

Jul 10, 2023

 

Helen Kelley Hale, 95, of Oil City, passed away at 6:50 A.M. on Monday July 10, 2023 at UPMC Hamot in Erie after a brief illness.

 

Born in Oil City on April 30, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Viola Strong Kelly.

 

She was a 1946 graduate of Oil City High...

Judith Ann Blair Fry

Judith Ann Blair Fry

Jul 8, 2023

 

 

Judith Ann Blair Fry of Garrettsville, Ohio (formerly of Franklin, Pennsylvania) passed away on

Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her daughter’s home where she has resided for the past several

years.

 

Born in Franklin, Pennsylvania on November 8, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Donald

Burnett Blair and Ruth Helen Kiskadden Blair.

 

She graduated...

Byrl “Pete” Shaffer

Byrl “Pete” Shaffer

Jul 8, 2023

Byrl "Pete" Shaffer, 86, of Oakwood Heights, formerly of Rocky Grove, passed away Saturday morning, July 8, 2023 at Oakwood Heights.   Born in Franklin on May 2, 1937, he was the son of the late Millard E. And Della I. DeLong Shaffer. 

He worked for many years as Manager at Sehman Tire Service 

Byrl was an avid fisherman and...

Marlene Laverne Stewart

Marlene Laverne Stewart

Jul 5, 2023

Marlene Laverne Stewart, 91, of Verland North, previously Polk State Center, Polk PA passed away on July 5, 2023 at Allegheny Health Network Hospital in Wexford, PA.

Born in McKeesport, PA on August 11, 1931, Marlene was the daughter of late Wentworth and Grace Stewart. She was the fourth born in a family of five siblings with one older sister...

Jennifer Marie Ream

Jennifer Marie Ream

Jul 1, 2023

Jennifer Marie Ream, 43, of Polk, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

There will be no visitation or services.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.  

Julie Ann Logue

Julie Ann Logue

Jul 1, 2023

 

Julie Ann Logue, 47, of Seven Fields, formerly of Franklin, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away on July 1, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born on February 25, 1976, in Franklin, Pennsylvania she was a daughter of Jenny and Rick Logue.

She was a 1994 graduate of Rocky Grove High School and the Wilma...

Donald R. Malone Sr.

Donald R. Malone Sr.

Jun 23, 2023

 

In loving memory of Donald R. Malone, Sr., born in Grafton, West Virginia on the morning of July 12th, 1947. Sadly he was taken too soon by the good Lord on the beautiful morning of June 23rd, 2023.

 

Don loved being surrounded by family and friends. He enjoyed music, dancing, and drinking his adult beverages from time to...

Debra Sue Poston

Debra Sue Poston

Jun 21, 2023

Debra Sue Poston, 68, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at her residence.    Born in Oil City on December 29, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Hoover and Marilyn Felmlee Hoover. 

She enjoyed sewing, crochet, crafting and listening to music. 

Deb was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed spending time with family...

Dana W. Holmes

Dana W. Holmes

Jun 21, 2023

 

Dana W. Holmes, 90, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

 

Born in Franklin, on February 5, 1933, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Charlotte Holmes.

 

He was a graduate of Franklin High School. After graduation he moved to Chicago to further his education....

Roger Clark Anderson

Roger Clark Anderson

Jun 16, 2023

 

Roger Clark Anderson, 95, of Franklin, PA, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, in UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. Born May 21, 1928, in Jamestown, NY, he was the only child of Edith (Clark) and Levi Anderson. 

 

Roger graduated in 1946 from Titusville High School and worked for Struthers Wells until serving in the United States Army...

Clara Rose Schmidt

Clara Rose Schmidt

Jun 11, 2023

 

Clara Rose Schmidt, 63, of Old Mercer Rd. in Franklin, passed away at UPMC Hamot in Erie on Sunday, June 11, 2023.

 

Born in Mercer County on October 14, 1959, she was the daughter of V. Lee Smith and John smith

 

She had two siblings, Patty Opitz and Smitty Smith and two sons David Rossey and Shane...

Grace V. Gibbons

Grace V. Gibbons

Jun 11, 2023

 

Grace V. Gibbons, 91, of Franklin, passed away at 7:29 P.M., Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Sugar Creek Station.

Born in Franklin on September 24, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Blanche McCandless Slocum.

Grace graduated from Franklin High School at the age of 17 in 1949.  She was initially employed as secretary for...

Robert James Deeter

Robert James Deeter

Jun 10, 2023

 

Robert James Deeter, 24, formerly of Utica, recently of Ellwood City, passed away suddenly June 10, 2023.

 

Born in Franklin Hospital on September 5, 1998, he was the son of Christopher and Laura Bond Deeter.

 

He was a graduate of Franklin High School and Vo-Tech with a Welding Certificate in 2017.

 

Robert was currently working for...

Linda Sollinger

Linda Sollinger

Jun 8, 2023

Linda Sollinger, 74 of Franklin, died Thursday June 8, 2023 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh with her husband by her side.  She had battled cancer for the past 9 years. She was born July 25, 1948 in Oil City Hospital, daughter of the late Lawrence and Maxine Huff.

Linda graduated from Oil City High School in 1966 and then attended Clarion...

Georgia Marie Capozzi

Georgia Marie Capozzi

Jun 8, 2023

Georgia Marie Capozzi, 83, of Franklin, passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on June 8, 2023.    Born on August 14, 1939 to Thelma DiSalvio and John W. Heil, Georgia was the second of four siblings: Thelma, Jack, and Donna. She attended Oakmont High School, where she enjoyed singing in chorus for the Oakmont Lions Club Shows. Following...

Lewis E. Ralston

Lewis E. Ralston

Jun 8, 2023

Lewis E. Ralston, 76, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly at his residence early Thursday morning, June 8, 2023. 

Born in Titusville on September 5, 1946, he was the son of the late Robert and Ruby Ralston. 

He attended Franklin High School. 

Lew loved everything automotive. He was very mechanical and was always working on various projects. Lew was especially proud...

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