Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Marian L. Pierce
Mar 12, 2026
Marian L. Pierce, 95, of Franklin, passed away at 4:49 P.M. on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic - Avon.
Born in Franklin on January 23, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George and Jessie Gibbons Swyers.Marian was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
She worked for many years as an instructor at Riverview Intermediate Unit #6.
Marian loved...
Robert F. "Bobby June" Wyant Jr.
Mar 12, 2026
Robert F. "Bobby June" Wyant Jr., 71, of Advance, NC, formerly of Franklin, passed away at UPMC Jameson in New Castle on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Born in Franklin on March 20, 1954 and was the son of the late Robert Wyant Sr. and Nancy Lee Wile Wyant.
Bobby June was an accomplished musician whose talent on the guitar, coupled with his...
Mary A. Wentworth
Mar 11, 2026
Mary A. Wentworth, 90, of Franklin, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Sugar Creek Care Center.
Born Oct. 1, 1935, in Franklin, she was the daughter of Grover and Dora Mae DeLong Shoffstall.
She lived in Cooperstown while raising her daughters and eventually moved to Sugarcreek, spending much of her time on Causeway Drive. She loved taking care of her little...
Robert A. Mathieson
Mar 5, 2026
Robert A. Mathieson, 67, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Born in Detroit, MI on August 21, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert A. Mathieson Sr. and Ceclia Kuhlman Mathieson.
Bob proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and retired from service in March of 1996
He was married to the former Barbara...
Lynette S. Virdier
Feb 28, 2026
Lynette S. Virdier, 56, of Cooperstown, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
A complete obituary will be published at a later date.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Franklin.
Vicky Sue Stainbrook
Feb 25, 2026
In loving memory of Vicky Sue Stainbrook (Ward), of Cooperstown, PA who passed away on February 25, 2026 in her home surrounded with love from her family and her beloved dog Bucboy.
Born January 29, 1962 in Victorville, CA, Vicky was the daughter of the late Melvin and Connie Ward (Green).
She was the beloved wife of 49 years of Don Stainbrook,...
John S. Gracy
Feb 20, 2026
John S. "Jack" Gracy, 87, of Franklin was called to join his Heavenly Father on February 20, 2026 from his great and glorious life on earth.
Born November 27th, 1938 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John Gracy and Theresa Petrini Gracy.
Jack lived the definition of a full life. He served his country as a proud Marine,...
Richard E. "Dick" Hood
Feb 17, 2026
Richard E. "Dick" Hood, 82, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2026 at home with his family by his side.He was born on July 25, 1943 in Sharon to the late Harriette Douglas and Lester Hood.Dick was a graduate of Cranberry High School.Shortly after graduation, Dick enlisted in the United States Navy. He was proud to serve his...
Matthew Lance Barton Jr.
Feb 17, 2026
Matthew Lance Barton Jr., 74, of Oil City, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at UPMC Hamot.
Born in the East Falls area of Philadelphia on April 7, 1951, he was the son of Matthew L. Barton Sr. and Vivian E. Harris. Lance attended catholic school and graduated from Germantown High School in Philadelphia and attended Wilberforce University and went...
Mary Suzann Swab
Feb 15, 2026
Mary Suzann Swab, 76, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at UPMC Hamot in Erie after a brief illness.
Daughter of the late Doris and Albert Dean, she was born on January 10, 1950 in Titusville.
Mary was a 1967 graduate of Rocky Grove High School and attended Hagerstown Business College where she received a diploma for a Junior...
Brian Michael Barnett
Feb 9, 2026
Brian Michael Barnett, 73, of Franklin, died peacefully at his home on February 9, 2026 with his wife and daughter by his side.
Brian was born on May 8, 1952 in Detroit Michigan to Thomas William Barnett and Mary Elizabeth Myers Barnett.
Brian lived in Michigan until the age of 8 when he moved to South America with his Father and 2...
Kenneth Edward "Ken" Hoffman
Feb 8, 2026
Kenneth E. "Ken" Hoffman, 78, of Franklin, passed away on February 8, 2026 unexpectedly at home following a brief illness.
He was born July 22, 1947 in Grove City to the late Lester and Genevieve Hoffman.
Ken was a 1965 graduate of Victory Joint High School.
He was married on May 1, 1965 to his high school sweetheart, Marty Ford. They celebrated 60...
John B. O'Connell
Jan 29, 2026
John B. O'Connell, 57, of West Hollywood, CA passed away on January 29, 2026 at his home in California.
There will be no services.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 312 W Park St Franklin, PA 16323.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting huffguthrie.com.
Nancy J. Prichard
Jan 25, 2026
Nancy Jean (Kunkel) Prichard, born on August 12, 1938, in Rocky Grove, Pennsylvania, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in January 2026.
Nancy was the eldest of five children born to Earl and Phoebe Kunkel. She was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Katheryn, and her infant brother, Jimmy. She is survived by her brother,...
Kenneth L. "Ken" Lowrie Sr.
Jan 20, 2026
Kenneth L. "Ken" Lowrie Sr., 68, of Franklin, passed away at 9:36 A.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Sugar Creek Care Center.Born in Franklin on February 1, 1957, Ken was the son of the late Adelmer and Marjorie Louise Wyant Lowrie.Ken was a graduate of Franklin High School.He worked many years at Conair and most recently at Webco as...
Michelle R. "Missie" Greenlee
Jan 15, 2026
Michelle “Missie” Greenlee, 55, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Thursday, January 15, 2026 due to medical complications at Meadville Medical Center.
Born on February 25, 1970 in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Betty J. Fox and Richard B. Boughner.
Missie was a 1988 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
On May 22, 2000, she was married to the...
Gerald L. "Jerry" Faller
Jan 13, 2026
Gerald L. “Jerry” Faller, 84, of Franklin, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Born at his family’s home in Venus on April 22, 1941, Jerry was the son of the late Austin and Ina Fox Faller. He was a 1959 graduate of Cranberry High School and humbly served his country in the United States Army, including...
Mary Lou Huff
Jan 13, 2026
Mary Lou Huff, 74, of Oil City, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Born in Franklin on May 19, 1951, she was the daughter of the late, C. Calvin and Norma Simons Ferringer.
Mary Lou was a 1969 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
She worked many years at the former Miller Fall Equipment as an Accounts Payable...
Peggy Jean Snyder
Jan 8, 2026
Peggy Jean Snyder passed from this life to the next on January 8, 2026, at the age of 91, held in the care of the God she trusted throughout her long life. She was born in Franklin on February 28, 1934, to Ralph and Charlotte (Hays) Reagle.
Peggy Jean Reagle married Herbert William Snyder on July 29, 1949, stepping into married...
Paul A. Stellitano Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
Paul A. Stellitano Jr., 71, of Pittsburgh, passed away at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at UPMC East in Monroeville.
Born in Pittsburgh on February 26, 1954, he was the son of the late Paul A. Stellitano Sr. and Marjorie Catherine Palmer Stellitano.
He loved collecting model trains and steins from various places. Paul loved college football and was a...
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