OBITUARIES

Franklin, PA Obituaries

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

George  Allen Jr.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Rowenna K. “Renny” Reagle Mansfield

Rowenna K. “Renny” Reagle Mansfield

Dec 25, 2021

Rowenna K. “Renny” Reagle Mansfield, 77, of Franklin, passed away Saturday afternoon, December 25, 2021 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. A daughter of the late E. Quay Finefrock and Gladys Giles Finefrock she was born in Grove City on February 8, 1944. She was a graduate of Franklin High School. Mrs. Mansfield was employed as Executive Assistant for the Visiting...

Margaret "Marge" Helzel Gough

Margaret "Marge" Helzel Gough

Dec 15, 2021

Margaret “Marge” Helzel Gough, 82, of Franklin, passed away at Wednesday night, December 15, 2021 at LECOM Presque Isle. Born in New Castle on February 4, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude Murray Burton Jr. Marge worked for five years as a Crossing Guard for the City of Franklin, mostly she was stationed at the...

Darrell  Duane Heffernan

Darrell Duane Heffernan

Dec 15, 2021

Darrell Duane Heffernan, 82, of Franklin, died peacefully on December 15, 2021 at Sugar Creek Station with his daughter by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Darrell was born May 23, 1939 and was the youngest of William and Lela McCamey Heffernan’s six children. After Darrell graduated from Rocky Grove High School he enlisted in the United States...

Jason James Monarch

Jason James Monarch

Dec 14, 2021

Jason James Monarch, 46, died on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Jason was born on May 3, 1975, the son of James “Goo” and Evie (Parrotto) Monarch of Franklin, PA. He was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School. After High School he enlisted into the Army for four years. After an honorable discharge, Jason received his Masters in Business Administration...

Judith A. March

Judith A. March

Dec 12, 2021

Judith A. March, 58, of Conneaut Lake, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at UPMC Horizon in Greenville. Born in Franklin on October 8, 1963, she was a daughter of Rita Stanley Beatty and the late Eugene H. Beatty. She was a 1981 graduate of Franklin High School. Judy proudly served her country in the United States Army and...

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