Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Howard James Wilkinson
Dec 28, 2020
Howard James “Grandpa” Wilkinson was reunited with his Mother on December 29, 2020. Howard was born on Christmas Day 1939 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. to Edith Wilkinson. Howard was 81 years old and lived at Polk Center for 64 years. He considered Polk his home and staff and caregivers his family. Howard held many jobs over his years at...
Edith Miller Johnston
Dec 27, 2020
Edith Miller Johnston, 89, of Franklin, passed away at 3:55 P.M., Sunday, December 27, 2020 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Edith was born on January 21, 1931 on a farm in Franklin. She attended a one-room school until 3rd grade when her family moved into town. After graduation she earned an x-ray technician degree in Philadelphia while living with her...
Linda Stull Masterson
Dec 26, 2020
Linda Stull Masterson, 68, of Franklin left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday December 26th, 2020. She is survived by her mother Jo Masters of Franklin & brother Frank Masters and his wife Jan Bartosik of Franklin, her sons and their significant others, Joseph Masterson and his fiancé Nanchaya of Thailand, Ryan Masterson and his...
Helen Irene Taylor Keller
Dec 26, 2020
Helen Irene Taylor Keller, 88, of Franklin, passed away due to complications from COVID-19 at 2:40 P.M. on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at The Caring Place in Franklin. Born in McKeesport on June 16, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Mary Cunningham Taylor. Upon graduation from McKeesport High School she worked in the administrative offices at...
Robert “Bob” Charles Adams
Dec 24, 2020
Robert “Bob” Charles Adams, 92, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020, at Sugar Creek Station. Bob was born on March 13, 1928, in Sugarcreek Township, to Earl H. Adams and Mabel G. Hause Adams. He spent his childhood alongside five rough-and-tumble brothers and five spirited sisters, in a household governed by a work hard, play hard philosophy. Bob would...
John Stephen Seefried
Dec 21, 2020
John Stephen Seefried, 70, of New Haven, Indiana, formerly of Franklin, PA went home to be with the Lord on Dec 21, 2020. Born May 10, 1950 in Franklin, he as a son of the late Jesse W. and Lucille Mae Lepley Seefried. John loved spending time at home with his family. He is survived by his wife of 51...
Stephen L. Knoch
Dec 19, 2020
Stephen L. Knoch, 66, of Oil City, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born in Franklin on February 27, 1954 he was a son of the late Carl L. “Tiny” and Sara “Sally” Weaver Knoch. He was a 1972 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. Stephen started his career at Franklin Steel and retired after...
Howard "Clair" Pritts Sr.
Dec 17, 2020
Howard “Clair” Pritts Sr., 88, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord at 3:25 A.M., Thursday, December 17, 2020 surrounded by family. Born February 15, 1932 in Indian Head, Fayette County, he was a son of the late Ernest and Blanche Hostetler Pritts. He was a 1950 graduate of Connellsville High School. He proudly served his country in...
Richard B. Gulnac
Dec 16, 2020
Richard B. Gulnac, 81, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at 10:43 A.M., Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Born in Franklin on December 10, 1939, he was the son of the late Russell and Katherine Bennett Gulnac. He was a graduate of Franklin High School and proudly served in the United States Army. Richard had worked at JOY Mining Machinery, Inc., early...
William Charles Corbett
Dec 15, 2020
William Charles Corbett (Bill) Born January 16, 1935 in Franklin to George C. Corbett and Margaret Williams Corbett, entered the Church Triumphant at 2:25 am, December 15 at Sugarcreek Station following a lengthy battle with Lewy body dementia. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1952 and married his high school sweetheart, Anita Elizabeth Power on January 30, 1954. Bill...
June S. Stone
Dec 15, 2020
June S. Stone, 97, of Franklin, passed away at 3:40 P.M., Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Sugar Creek Station after an illness. Born June 27, 1923 in Clinton Township, Venango County she was the daughter of the late Albert L. Sweetapple and Eva Pettegrew Sweetapple. She married Fred E. Stone on June 6, 1947. He preceded her in death on...
Rosemary Ann Harton
Dec 12, 2020
Rosemary Ann Harton, 75, of Franklin, passed away at 12:15 A.M. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at UPMC Northwest after an extended illness. Born December 18th in Bedford, England, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Margaret Townley. She met her late husband, Bill in England when he was stationed at Chicksands Air Force Base. They were married on...
Helen L. Hurst
Dec 8, 2020
Helen L. Hurst, 90 of Niles, OH formerly of Franklin passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. Helen was born September 29, 1930 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Amos and Anna (Ray) Bellis. Helen worked for the Joy Manufacturing Company in Franklin, Pennsylvania for 15 years as a product analyst before moving to Ohio. She then...
Junior Williams
Dec 6, 2020
Junior Williams, 70, of Harrisville, formerly of Sugar Valley Lodge, passed away at 7:42 A.M. Sunday December 6, 2020 at Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove in Harrisville. He was born in Pottsville, PA on July 7, 1950. Junior liked spending time with his “wife” Bonnie. He also had many dear friends who were like family to him from Sugar Valley Lodge,...
Connie Ann Harbaugh Denny
Dec 5, 2020
Connie Ann Harbaugh Denny, 72, of Titusville, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 5, 2020 at The Grove of Greenville due to complications from a stroke. Born June 28, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Louise Hummel Bacher. She was a 1967 graduate of Franklin High School. Connie enjoyed jig saw puzzles, word searches, fishing with her...
Viola Mae Sloss
Dec 5, 2020
Viola Mae Sloss, 92, of Cochranton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020. She passed away at the residence of her son, John Sloss and his wife Mildred. She was born in Oil City on September 8, 1928 and was daughter of the late Joe and Mildred Tracy Dolby. She was a homemaker who enjoyed making...
Helen J. Graham
Dec 3, 2020
Helen J. Graham, 88, of Franklin, passed away at 9:00 A.M. Thursday, December 3, 2020 at The Caring Place in Franklin. Born in Franklin on October 7, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Clarence J. and Hazel Abel Barnicle. She was a graduate of Franklin High School. Helen loved children and spending time outdoors. She enjoyed fishing, camping...
Florence I. "Jeanne" Hanst
Nov 30, 2020
Florence I. “Jeanne” Hanst, 99, of Franklin passed away at 4:15 A.M. Monday, November 30, 2020 at The Caring Place. Born in Cranberry on June 8, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Merle Rote Stewart. She was a graduate of Cranberry High School. Jeanne was a dedicated and loving homemaker. She was a member of First...
Johnathan Noel Colón
Nov 30, 2020
Johnathan Noel Colón passed away on November 30th, 2020 in Franklin, Pennsylvania. He was born April 4th, 1988 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Noel Colón and Renee Rice-Colón. Johnathan “JC” was loved by many. He loved just hanging out at home watching movies, walking his dog, and listening to music. He was a kind soul with a keen sense of...
Nancy Ann Moore
Nov 26, 2020
Nancy Ann Moore, 84, of Franklin passed away at 5:11 P.M. Thursday, November 26, 2020 in her home surrounded by her children. Nancy was born July 13, 1936 in Franklin to the late Margaret Parry Fuller and John Fuller. She was one of five children and leaves behind one sister, Joan Voloshin of Oil City. A 1955 graduate of Rocky...
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