Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Robin L. Counselman
Apr 8, 2022
Robin L. Counselman, 63 of Meadville, died Friday, April 8, 2022 at her home. Born October 4, 1958 in Franklin, she was the daughter of Paul L. and Helen A. (Wile) Counselman. Robin was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Franklin. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting casinos, traveling to Jamaica (She and her sister had beautiful double...
Charlotte Louise Meminger Bower
Apr 5, 2022
Charlotte Louise Meminger Bower, 82, of Franklin, died following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on April 5, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Charlotte was born on January 29, 1940 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Mary Brooks Meminger and William Clarence Meminger. Charlotte spent her early childhood in Titusville and Clarion. She moved to Franklin...
Gerald D. Frederick
Mar 9, 2022
Gerald D. Frederick, 74, of Polk, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca after a brief illness. Born in Anita, PA on December 25, 1947, he was the son the late Elmer and Violet Fenstemaker Frederick. He graduated from Hopewell High School in Aliquippa, PA. He then went on to proudly serve his country in...
James H. Rowan
Mar 4, 2022
James H. Rowan, 77, of Oil City, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 4, 2022. Private services and interment will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 W. Park St. Franklin.
Jack E. Gravatt
Mar 4, 2022
Jack E. Gravatt, 86, of Oil City, passed away at 10:40 P.M. Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Collins House in Franklin after a sudden illness. Born in Sandy Lake on February 9, 1936 he was the son of the late Fred and Vinnie Miller Gravatt. He was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School and proudly served his country...
George Allen Jr.
Feb 22, 2022
George Allen Jr., 92, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at UPMC Hamot in Erie. Born in Annafred, WV on March 9, 1929 he was the son of the late George Allen and Daisy M. Runion. George was raised by his grandparents, Charles D. Runion and Lizzy McCormick Runion in his early years. George proudly served his...
Patricia "Pat" Holmes
Feb 21, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Holmes, 85, of Franklin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 12:45 P.M. Monday, February 21, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. She was born May 26, 1936 in Chicago, IL and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucille Mehl. Pat retired from J.C. Penny after 22 years. She enjoyed traveling, duck pin bowling, and...
Robert Ray Foster Jr.
Feb 19, 2022
Robert Ray Foster Jr., 35, of Franklin, passed away peacefully in his home of natural causes on Saturday, morning, February 19, 2022. He was born in Elkton, MD on April 17, 1986. Robert enjoyed watching wrestling and UNO. He was a longtime participant of the Special Olympics. His favorite song was “you are my sunshine.” He loved motorcycles and his...
Karen A. Flinchbaugh
Feb 17, 2022
Karen A. Flinchbaugh, 72, of Oil City, passed away at Titusville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday evening, February 17, 2022. Born in Oil City on August 15, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Francis Gretton and Doris Arlene Carner Woods. She was a graduate of Franklin High School and worked many years at Polk Center as an...
Samuel Anthony Monarch Iii
Feb 5, 2022
Samuel Anthony Monarch III, of Mercer, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the age of 75 with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Franklin Pennsylvania on August 6, 1946 a beloved son of the late Samuel A. Monarch II and Reatha J. Mong Monarch. Sam went into the Navy out of high school and traveled...
Luke Jeffrey Dye
Feb 2, 2022
Luke Jeffrey Dye, 23, beloved son of Jeffrey and Pamela Dye passed away February 2, 2022. Although he currently resided in Titusville, PA, he grew up in Franklin, PA. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister Emma Rose Dye who currently attends Slippery Rock University and his constant companion Rocky, his Boxer puppy. Also surviving are...
Richard A. Eckel
Jan 31, 2022
Richard A. Eckel, 68, of Franklin passed away at 9:00 A.M., Monday, January 31, 2022 at AHN Grove City. Born in Franklin on May 24, 1953 he was a son of the late Andrew E. And Deloris Combs Eckel. Dick was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School and worked many years as a truck driver for Pennzoil/ Ergon Trucking....
Erma M. Dickson
Jan 28, 2022
Erma M. Dickson, 84, of Cooperstown, passed away at her home surrounded by many who loved her on Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born in Cooperstown on November 7, 1937 and was a daughter of the late George and Pearl Tingley Cobb. She enjoyed golfing and attending water aerobics at the Franklin YMCA. She loved to be outside gardening...
Robert E. Dye
Jan 14, 2022
Robert E. Dye, 81 of Franklin, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Oil City Health Care and Rehabilitation. Born in Grove City, Pennsylvania on September 15, 1940. He was the son of the late Robert E Dye, Sr., and Gertrude Louise Young. Bob attended Rocky Grove High School for most of his high school years but graduated in...
Gregory L. Beers
Jan 11, 2022
Gregory L. Beers, 65, of Utica, passed away at 4:37 P.M. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his residence following a brief illness. Born in Meadville on July 26, 1956 he was the son of the late Leona Beers Taylor. Greg was a graduate of Meadville High School and went on to earn his Bachelors Degree from Edinboro University in Environmental...
Linel Grace Renfrew Martin
Jan 8, 2022
Linel Grace Renfrew Martin, 83, of Franklin, passed away at 1:50 A.M., Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City. She was born August 1, 1938 in Salem Twp., Clarion County, the daughter of the late Lindsey Hodgson and Elva Dittman Renfrew. She enjoyed various card clubs, her flower gardens and quilting. She was a member of the...
Mary Jane Towers
Jan 7, 2022
Mary Jane Towers, 82, of Franklin, passed away at 11:30 P.M. on Friday, January 7, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born in Van on January 12, 1939 she was a daughter of the late Ralph D. and Maude F. Adams Foster. She was a graduate of Franklin High School. Mary Jane worked for 38 years at the former Joy...
Kenneth Grimm
Jan 3, 2022
Kenneth Grimm, 86, of Polk, passed away at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, January 3, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born in Apollo on September 6, 1935, he was a son of the late Elmer and Mary Elizabeth (Hamilton) Grimm. Kenny was a longtime and beloved resident of Polk Center. Kenny enjoyed Elvis music and singing. He loved to sing...
Jane Mcelhattan
Dec 30, 2021
Jane McElhattan, 66, of Franklin, PA passed away Thursday, December 30th, 2021 at the Caring Place of Franklin. She was born December 16, 1955 in Oil City, PA, the daughter of Robert and Betty McElhattan. Surviving are her sisters Kay Tansey of Roanoke, VA, Sally Knipp (James) of Pittsburgh, PA and Sue Griffen (David) of Springfield, IL., brother-in-law Dennis Hetrick...
Nancy E. Guth
Dec 29, 2021
Nancy E. Guth, 79, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday evening, December 29, 2021 at The Haven of North Hills in Pittsburgh. Born in Oil City on December 6, 1942, she was a daughter of the late William and Theresa Brucato McFadden. Nancy was a graduate of Oil City High School. On December 31, 1960 she married Wilfred H. “Willie” Guth...
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