Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Howard Albert Stone
Mar 2, 2025
Howard Albert Stone, 79, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
The son of Walter and Adabella Barber Stone, he was born on February 24, 1946 in Franklin.
Howard was a graduate of Saegertown High School and later worked a multitude of jobs- a dedicated worker for each one.
In his younger years, Howard loved anything...
Marcia A. Swarm
Feb 27, 2025
Marcia A. Swarm, 73, of Franklin, passed away at 9:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Born in Culver, PA on February 17, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Charles Jr. and Anne Peregrin Warzel.
Marcia worked at Polk Center as an RSA for 19 years retiring in 2010. An animal lover, Marcia loved the...
Mary Jo White
Feb 21, 2025
Mary Jo White, a dedicated public servant, passionate rural community advocate, and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Friday, February 21st, peacefully at home at the age of 83.
Born on December 27, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Patricia Ransford, Mary Jo's life was marked by a deep commitment to her family, her community, and the betterment...
Jeffrey Lynn Denny Sr.
Feb 17, 2025
Jeffrey Lynn Denny Sr., 69, of Franklin passed away at 4:39 P.M., Monday February 17, 2025 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
There will be no visitation or services.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin,
Michael E. Prevost
Feb 17, 2025
Michael E. Prevost, 59, of Rocky Grove, passed away on February 17, 2025.
The son of James Z. and Charlotte M. Drake Prevost, Michael was born on September 24, 1965 in Wheat Ridge, CO.
He was a graduate of Oil City High School. Michael spent most of his career working in the lumber industry.
Michael was an avid hunter and fisher. He loved...
Martin T. Greksa
Feb 16, 2025
Martin T. Greksa, 77, of Kennerdell, passed away at 7:47 A.M., Sunday, February 16, 2025 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Martin proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
There will be no visitation or services.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
Sandra L. Curran
Feb 8, 2025
Sandra L. Curran, 64, of Oil City, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday February 8, 2025.
She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY of November 12, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Olive Marie Fleury Carman.
Sandy was an active member of Pennsylvania A.B.A.T.E. for over 25 years and enjoyed singing and throwing darts. Above all, Sandy...
Carol L. Snyder
Feb 6, 2025
Carol L. Snyder, 88, of Franklin, passed away at 6:30 A.M. Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Titusville Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Born in Franklin on February 20, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Ward C. and Mable L. Brown Sibley.
She was a 1954 graduate of Franklin High School.
Carol loved her family more than anything in the world. Over the years...
JoMarie Cramer
Feb 5, 2025
JoMarie Cramer, 57, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Born in Pittsburgh on April 30, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Roberta Boehm Friedel.
JoMarie was a graduate of Franklin High School in 1985. She attended Gannon University and majored in accounting but found her true calling in the Theatre Department...
Amy Jeffries
Jan 31, 2025
Amy Jeffries, 52, of Oil City, formerly of Buffalo, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025 at home.
Born in Buffalo, NY on September 30, 1972, Amy was the daughter of George and Sheryl Boyles Licht.
She was a graduate of Lafayette High School in Buffalo, NY.
Surviving Amy is her mother, Sheryl Licht, who she had a deep connection with....
Phyllis Elaine Whitehill Weltner
Jan 29, 2025
Phyllis Elaine Whitehill Weltner, 97, of Franklin, passed away at Wesbury Retirement Community in Meadville on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Born June 28th, 1927 in Oil City she was the daughter of Ivan and Elsie (Meddock) Whitehill.
Phyllis graduated valedictorian in June 1945 from Cranberry High School.
During summers, Phyllis worked at Oakwood Rose Gardens beginning her lifelong love of roses. After graduation,...
Alan Edward Zinz
Jan 28, 2025
Alan E. Zinz, 81, of Cooperstown left to sing with the angels on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Quality Life Services of Grove City.
The son of George E. and Frieda L. Zinz, Alan was born on January 26, 1944 in Sewickley PA.
He was a student at Rocky Grove High School.
Alan worked at his Uncle Art's farm in his younger years...
Lorraine J. Facini
Jan 25, 2025
Lorraine J. Facini, 95, of Franklin, passed away at 10:10 P.M. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Sugar Creek Care Center in Franklin.
Born July 27, 1929 in Franklin, she was the only daughter of the late Clarence Daugherty and Irene Brandon Daugherty.
She attended several local schools but left in the 10th grade to begin working. She obtained her GED in...
Sandra "Susie" Fidler
Jan 21, 2025
Sandra “Susie” Fidler, 87, of Rocky Grove died on January 21, 2025 at home, where she had resided for the past 65 years.
Born in Franklin on January 23, 1937, she was the beloved daughter of the late Carl B. and Marguerite McQuaide.
Susie was a 1956 graduate of Franklin High School.
She was a lifetime member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Susie worked...
Edward M. Metz
Jan 20, 2025
Edward “Ed” Metz, 90, of Utica, passed away January 20, 2025 at Meadville Medical Center.
Ed was born August 2, 1934, in Oil City to the late Charles and Ruth Metz.
He was the husband of Barbara “Sue” Metz. They shared 67 years together.
Ed was a volunteer in the 4-H community for 17 years, passing down knowledge of agriculture and livestock to...
C. Jean King
Jan 16, 2025
C. Jean King, 73, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at her home with her beloved granddaughter by her side on Thursday, January 16, 2025
Born in Grove City, PA on October 27, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Margaret Young King.
She was a graduate of Franklin High School.
Jean worked as an RSA at Polk Center for a...
Roby J. Suttle
Jan 16, 2025
Roby J. Suttle, 45 of Erie, formerly of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly late Thursday evening, January 16, 2025.
A son of Roger L. and Darlene Suttle and Norma J. Powers, Roby was born in Franklin on March 20, 1979.
He was a 1997 graduate of Franklin High School.
Roby worked as a machinist at RS Machine in Franklin.
Roby enjoyed playing softball and...
Josephine Duff
Jan 15, 2025
Josephine Surgalski Duff, 79, of Mars, PA passed away peacefully by her husband's side the morning of Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at St. John Specialty Care Center.
She was born to Joseph and Janeea Surgalski in Germany on December 12, 1945.
Josephine and her widower, James "Jim" Duff, were blessed to have spent so many wonderful years together in marriage. Josephine was,...
Thomas Ray Rhodes
Jan 14, 2025
Thomas Ray Rhodes, age 67 of Seneca, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
Born in Oil City, Pennsylvania on September 6, 1957. He was the son of the late Carole L. (Anderson) Yeager and Blaine E. Rhodes. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jeffrey...
Stephen R. Phillips
Jan 2, 2025
Stephen R. Phillips, 65, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Born in Morgantown, WV on March 19, 1959, he was a son of the late John R. Phillips and Mary Joyce Thompson Phillips.
He was a graduate of the former Romney School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney, WV in 1982.
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