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

Karen Biltz

Karen Biltz

Aug 6, 2021

Karen Biltz, 72, of Polk, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 6, 2021. Born in Franklin on September 20, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Elizabeth (Donohue)Phillips- Biltz. Karen was admitted to Polk Center on April 19, 1955 at the age of 6. Throughout her years at Polk Center she was cared for and loved by...

Ronald H. Shaneen

Ronald H. Shaneen

Aug 2, 2021

Ronald H. Shaneen, 69, of Oil City, passed away at his residence with his wife by his side. early Monday morning, August 2, 2021 after a long fought battle with cancer. Born in Coudersport on September 30, 1951, he was a son of the late Donald Hanna Sr. and Margaret Finch. Ron was retired from Venango County working as a...

Charles  R. "Bob" Fulmer

Charles R. "Bob" Fulmer

Jul 29, 2021

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, Charles R. (Bob) Fulmer, 91, of Utica Rd. Franklin, died peacefully in his home on July 29, 2021. Born December 20, 1929 in Uniontown Heights, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Dorothy Jones Fulmer. He attended Heber School and was a graduate of Franklin High School. Bob enlisted in the United...

Paul G. Showers Sr.

Paul G. Showers Sr.

Jul 28, 2021

Paul G. Showers Sr., 90, of Franklin, passed away peacefully in his home at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Born in Franklin on June 6, 1931 he was the son of the late Harry M. and Georgia C. Berringer Showers. Paul was a graduate of Franklin High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during...

Rosina Marie Luppino Karmel

Rosina Marie Luppino Karmel

Jul 26, 2021

Rosina Marie Luppino Karmel (Rose), 85, of Delray Beach, Florida passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born on Saturday, May 4, 1935 in Tionesta, PA., daughter of Nicola and Concetta Luppino. She attended St. Patrick's School in Franklin and graduated from Franklin High School in 1953. After graduation she worked for Joy Manufacturing Company for some time. She...

Mark  G.  Wise

Mark G. Wise

Jul 25, 2021

Mark G. Wise, 59, of Belleville, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. 312 West Park St. Franklin.

Vicki Lynn Tait

Vicki Lynn Tait

Jul 25, 2021

Vicki Lynn Tait, 65, of Franklin, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 25, 2021 at home of natural causes. Vicki was born on March 28, 1956 in Butler, PA to Floyd D. and Anne J. McCartney Tait. She graduated from Rocky Grove High School. Vicki attended Vo-Tech nursing program in Meadville, Pennsylvania and earned a License to become a Practical Nurse....

Linda Mae Dye

Linda Mae Dye

Jul 19, 2021

Linda Mae Dye, age 81, of DeLand, FL died at 11am July 19th, 2021. Born April 13, 1940, in Franklin, PA, she was the daughter of W. Carl and Jane E. Kockler Davis. She was a 1958 graduate of Rocky Grove High School in Franklin, PA. Ms. Dye was employed for 10 years by the Northwest PA Regional Planning and...

Beverly  J. Young

Beverly J. Young

Jul 19, 2021

Beverly J. “Bev” Brady Young, 88, of Franklin died Monday, July 19, 2021. Bev was born June 6, 1933, in the same home she still resided, to C. Earl and Blanche (Reagle) Brady. A 1951 graduate of Rocky Grove High School, Bev served on many reunion committees over the years. She began working at age 16 at GC Murphy. After...

Richard F. Windsor

Richard F. Windsor

Jul 12, 2021

Richard F. Windsor, 77, of Warren, PA formerly of Lakewood, NY passed away at 8:05 P.M., Monday July 12, 2021 at Cambridge Warren. Born in Warren, OH on May 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Richard T. and Margaret Fillmore Windsor. Upon graduation of high school, he attended Johns Hopkins University which he was very proud of....

Pastor George C. Brickner

Pastor George C. Brickner

Jul 5, 2021

Pastor George C. Brickner, 77, of Oil City, passed away at 7:49 P.M., Monday, July 5, 2021 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. There will be no visitation or services. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin,.

Joan L. Voloshin

Joan L. Voloshin

Jul 5, 2021

Joan L. Voloshin, 87, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at 7:38 P.M., Monday, July 5, 2021 at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. Born March 9, 1934, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret Parry Fuller. Joan enjoyed playing bingo and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan. She loved the outdoors and nature. Above all, Joan loved spending time...

Therese Lacina

Therese Lacina

Jul 4, 2021

Therese Lacina, 91, formerly of Franklin, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Ohio. There will be no visitation or services. She will be laid in rest in St. Patrick Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Franklin.

Donald L. Johnson

Donald L. Johnson

Jun 22, 2021

Donald L. Johnson, 83, of Oakland Twp., Franklin, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 after a lengthy illness. There will be no visitation or services. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.

James S. Rila

James S. Rila

Jun 19, 2021

James S. Rila, 90, of Franklin, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 19, 2021. There will be no visitation or services. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Franklin.

Charles “Chuck” Thoma

Charles “Chuck” Thoma

Jun 18, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Thoma was a unique guy. He was happiest at home with his wife of 45 years and outside on his farm. Chuck was a retired wildlife biologist and those that knew him best knew that his love for nature was cultivated by his dream job with the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Charles was born December 14, 1948 to John...

Nancy L. Rhoades

Nancy L. Rhoades

Jun 16, 2021

Nancy L. Rhoades, 77, of Franklin, passed away at 12:55 A.M., Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Sugar Creek Station. Born in Youngstown, OH on June 5, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Albert Miller and Mary Morrow Baker. Nancy was a graduate of Cranberry High School. She is survived by her husband Charles Rhoades of Franklin; a brother,...

Lois M. Bleakney

Lois M. Bleakney

Jun 14, 2021

Lois M. Bleakney, 93, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at the Christian Village Mt. Healthy in Cincinnati on Monday, June 14, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on October 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Deemer and Frances M. Francis Deemer. She was a graduate of Ellwood City High School. Lois loved to...

Larry Lee Sopher

Larry Lee Sopher

May 30, 2021

Larry Lee Sopher, 80, of Franklin, passed away at 10:20 A.M., Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Sugar Creek Station. Born in Franklin on April 3, 1941, he was a son of the late John and Grace McCracken Sopher. Larry worked for the Venango County Area Agency on Aging installing handicap ramps and equipment for area residents in need. He loved...

Ralph J. Szeszko

Ralph J. Szeszko

May 29, 2021

Ralph J. Szeszko, 68, of Polk, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Born November 30, 1952 in Grove City, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Francis Brocklehurst Szeszko. Ralph was a graduate of Lakeview High School. He enjoyed fishing, working with leather, camp fires and raising rabbits. Ralph worked for 35 years at...

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