Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Marilyn D. Moffitt
May 23, 2021
Marilyn DeWoody Guth Moffitt, 87, of Franklin passed through death into eternal life in Heaven on Sunday morning, May 23, 2021, at home. Marilyn was born March 7, 1932 in Franklin, PA. She was the second child of Paul and Hannah (Cross) DeWoody who resided in Pearl. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1951 and was an active member...
Barbara Lou Plowman
May 19, 2021
Barbara Lou Plowman, 89, of Franklin, passed away at 5:44 A.M., Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born at home in Dempseytown on June 28, 1931 she was a daughter of the late Clair and Ruth Heck Hartman. She was a graduate of Dempseytown High School. Growing up on her family farm, she milked cows each day...
Nancy Lee Kovalchik
May 13, 2021
Nancy Lee Kovalchik, 85, of Franklin formerly of the Youngstown, OH area passed away early Thursday morning, May 13, 2021 at her residence. Born in Pittsburgh on October 10, 1935 she was the daughter of the late James and Rose Langsdale Haggerty. Nancy enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to travel, especially to the beach in...
William C. "Bill" Moffitt
May 9, 2021
William C. “Bill” Moffitt, 88, of Franklin passed through death into eternal life in Heaven on Sunday morning, May 9, 2021, at home. Mr. Moffitt was born November 28, 1932 in Franklin, PA. He was the youngest child of Robert Bruce (Bruce) Moffitt and Dorothy Campbell Moffitt. Bill graduated from Franklin High School and worked at a young age with...
Richard Earl Girty
May 7, 2021
Richard Earl Girty, 60, passed away at his residence in Oil City on May 7, 2021. He was born in Franklin, PA on August 20, 1960 to William and Shirley (Fike) Girty. He is survived in death by his two adult daughters Aimee N. Woodhall (Nathan) and Emilee J Mainali (Michael), his granddaughter Ethel Rae Woodhall, his brother Michael Shields,...
Carol A. Finsel
May 4, 2021
Carol A. Finsel, 59, of Oil City, passed away at 3:45 A.M., Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at UPMC Hamot in Erie. There will be no visitation or services. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
George Edward Hauck
May 2, 2021
George Edward Hauck, 64, of Emlenton, formerly of Butler, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. There will be no visitation or services. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
Jean M. Bell
Apr 21, 2021
Jean M. Bell, 93, of Franklin, passed away at 8:58 P.M., Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at The Caring Place. Born in Greenville she was the daughter of the late Joseph G and Mary Teresa Rice Bacher. The family moved to Franklin when Jean was two years old. Jean graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1945 and from Franklin High School...
Zeetah Fay Sharrer Hoover
Apr 21, 2021
Zeetah Fay Sharrer Hoover, 84, of Franklin, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family at 7:36 P.M., Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Born in Franklin on February 19, 1937 she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret Sharrer. She was a graduate of Franklin High School. Zeetah worked at the former Idlewood Restaurant in Franklin and then...
Gerald E. "Jerry" Fonzo
Apr 17, 2021
Gerald E. “Jerry” Fonzo, 62, of Dallas, TX, passed away early Saturday morning April 17, 2021 at Presbyterian Plano Hospital from complications of heart surgery. Born in Franklin on August 23, 1958 he was a son of the late James J. Fonzo Sr. and Helen Leyda Fonzo. Jerry was a 1977 graduate of Franklin High School and then graduated from...
Larry W. Mcnutt
Apr 17, 2021
Larry W. McNutt, 80, of Franklin, passed away at 10:23 A.M. Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove in Harrisville after an unexpected fall at his home on April 8th, 2021. Born in Oil City on April 10, 1941, he was the son of the late N. Carl and Norine McNutt. He was a 1959 graduate of Franklin...
Norman C. Dunkle
Apr 1, 2021
Norman C. Dunkle, 93, of Franklin, passed away at 3:55 P.M. Thursday, April 1, 2021 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born in Franklin of December 21, 1927, he was the son of the Clarence E. And Effie Grace Johnson Dunkle. He attended Oakland Academy in Dempseytown and then graduated from Oil City High School in 1945. Norman proudly served his...
Joanne Marie Phillips
Mar 31, 2021
Joanne Marie Phillips, 86, of Franklin, passed away at 10:52 A.M., Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at UPMC Northwest after a sudden illness. Born in Franklin on October 9, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Louise Caccamo. Joanne worked many years at the former Franklin Hospital and retired from there as well. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, reading...
Norman L. Coffey
Mar 29, 2021
Norman L. Coffey, 91, of Franklin, passed away at 12:26 A.M., Monday March, 29, 2021 at UPMC Hamot. Born in Franklin on December 12, 1929 he was the son of the late Clint and Fay Hovis Coffey. Norm worked for 24 years as a custodian at Polk Center retiring in 1991. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and carpentry work. Norm attended...
Albina Marie Mulholland
Mar 22, 2021
Albina Marie Mulholland, 86, of Franklin, passed away at 9:59 A.M. Monday, March 22, 2021 in the comfort of her son’s home. She was born in Franklin and was the daughter of the late Tony and Loretta Szostak Monarch. Albina was a 1952 graduate of Franklin High School. Following graduation, Mrs. Mulholland was highly respected as a legal secretary. She...
Letitia “Tish” Way
Mar 19, 2021
On Friday, March 19th, 2021, Letitia “Tish” Way, 82, of Franklin a Christ-follower, loving wife, and mother of six, went home to her Lord with peace and grace. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, brother, and two twin boys; she is survived by her husband, four children, and eight grandchildren. Those who knew her would describe Tish...
Lily M. “Ms. Lil” Krizon
Mar 11, 2021
Lily M. Krizon, 63, affectionately known as “Ms. LiL”, of Cooperstown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born in Oil City on November 16, 1957 she was a daughter of the late Leroy E. and Genevieve Maxine Ziegler, McCurdy. Lily was a 1977 graduate of Franklin High School. For the past 27 years,...
Paul L. Gyder
Mar 9, 2021
Paul L. Gyder, 90, of Peoria, AZ, formerly of Franklin, passed away at 8:40 A.M. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Forum at Desert Harbor in Peoria. Born in Franklin on July 10, 1930, he was a son of the late Charles Anthony and Ruth Thurston Gyder. Paul graduated from Franklin High School and the University of Colorado earning a...
Rev. William Joseph Maher Sr.
Mar 9, 2021
Rev. William Joseph Maher Sr., 79, of Franklin, passed away at 8:30 A.M., Tuesday March 9, 2021 at UPMC Hamot in Erie from complications due to COVID-19. Born in Oil City on July 5, 1941, he was the son of the late Michael Sheridan and Mary Kathryn Kugler Maher. He was a graduate of Oil City High School, and served...
Cynthia L. Rhodes
Mar 7, 2021
Cynthia L. Rhodes, 60, of Oil City, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. There will be no visitation or services. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Franklin.
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