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Jon C. Judson

Jon C. Judson

Dec 9, 2023

Jon C. Judson, 77, of Franklin, passed away at 8:16 A.M. on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Collins Hospice House after a hard fought battle with Cancer. 

Born in Franklin on February 5, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph B. Judson Jr. and Mildred Mae Kitelinger Judson. 

He was a 1964 graduate of Franklin High School. 

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Linda C. Bixler

Linda C. Bixler

Nov 30, 2023

Linda C. Bixler, 76, of Irwin Twp., Harrisville, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family at 12:34 P.M. on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

Born in Franklin on July 15, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Leona Reagle Beer. 

She was a 1965 graduate of Franklin High School and the former Clarion State College...

Frederick H. Doyle

Frederick H. Doyle

Nov 30, 2023

Frederick H. Doyle, 76, of Polk, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

There will be no visitation or services.

Funeral arragnements entrsuted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Franklin.

Shannon Marie Beers

Shannon Marie Beers

Nov 24, 2023

Shannon Marie Beers, 40, of Franklin, passed quietly from this life to eternity with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 24, 2023 at 5:05 pm at Sharon Regional Medical Center. 

Shannon was born on December 26, 1982, to the late Deborah Ann Baker and the late Art (Gene) Beers.

Shannon was a 2001 graduate of Rocky Grove High School...

Danny Gallagher

Danny Gallagher

Nov 22, 2023

Danny Gallagher, 72, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Born in Franklin on December 5, 1950, he was the son of the late Clement and Sarah Gallagher of Cooperstown. He was a 1970 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.

Danny worked as a machinist at the former Joy Manufacturing and later at Turning...

James E. Hoover

James E. Hoover

Nov 19, 2023

James E. Hoover, 35, of Rocky Grove, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 19, 2023 after a long and courageous fight with Cancer.

Born in Franklin on July 8, 1988, he was a son of Tami L. Coulter Hoover and the late John C. Hoover. 

He was a 2006 graduate of Franklin High School. 

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Linda L. Hughes

Linda L. Hughes

Nov 12, 2023

Linda L. Burchfield Hughes, 89, of Franklin, and St. Cloud, FL, passed away on November 12, 2023 at her home in Florida. 

A daughter of Clarence V. and Helen Williams Burchfield, she was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 16, 1933. She was a 1951 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.

On June 19, 1953 she married Gordon L. Hughes...

Warren Shaffer

Warren Shaffer

Nov 11, 2023

Warren Shaffer, 80, of Ebensburg Center, formerly of Polk Center, passed away on November 11, 2023.

There will be no visitation or services.

He will be laid to rest in Richland Presbyterian Cemetery near Emlenton.

Funeral arrangements entrsuted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.

Frances Serge Eakin

Frances Serge Eakin

Nov 10, 2023

On November 10th, 2023, our beloved mother, Frances Serge Eakin, died at her home at the age of 99 years old.

Frances was born on June 1, 1924 in Gordontown, Pennsylvania to Italian immigrants, Antonio (Sergi) Serge from Plati, Italy and Julia (Giulia) Barreca Serge from Terranova, Italy.

After living in various locations as a child, the family settled in...

Harvey E. Crusan

Harvey E. Crusan

Oct 26, 2023

 

Harvey E. Crusan, 70, of Franklin, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Born in Franklin on September 20, 1953, he was the son of the late Raymond Crusan Sr. and Rosetta Mae Crusan.

He was a 1971 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.

Harvey enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a diehard...

Alice M. Phillips

Alice M. Phillips

Oct 18, 2023

Alice M. Phillips (Hall), age 61 of Meadville, passed away at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness. She was surrounded by loved ones.

Born July, 14th 1962. She was the daughter of the late Betty and Michael Hall.

Alice was a homemaker. She was a loving mother and grandma.

She enjoyed shopping, music, spending time with her family and making...

Greer Masters

Greer Masters

Oct 14, 2023

 

Greer Masters, 71, of Franklin, passed away at 2:20 A.M. Saturday, October 14, 2023 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Born in Franklin on March 23, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Warren Masters and Sally Spackman Masters Ricalton.

She was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School.

Greer was a devoted daughter, beloved sister and a...

Crystal Devillars

Crystal Devillars

Oct 12, 2023

 

Crystal DeVillars, 64, of Franklin passed away at 8:42 a.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Andover Village Nursing Home in Andover, Ohio. 

Born May 31, 1959 in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Robert Leroy Beach and Rebecca Jane Clark Beach. 

She was a 1978 graduate of Franklin High School. 

Crystal enjoyed spending time at After...

Elizabeth "Betty" Dean

Elizabeth "Betty" Dean

Oct 7, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Dean, 86, of Franklin, passed away at 4:45 A.M. Saturday, October, 7, 2023 at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born in Franklin on April 5, 1937, she was the daughter of late Oren Jolley and Florence Mable Morris Jolley She was a lifetime member of Franklin VFW Post 1835, and former member of the Moose, Eagles and Elks club.Betty enjoyed puzzle...

Paul R. McKissick

Paul R. McKissick

Oct 2, 2023

Paul R. McKissick, 96, of Hilliard, OH, formerly of Cranberry passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, October 2, 2023. Born May 8, 1927 in Polk, he was the son of the late Lloyd A. and Sara B. Davis McKissick.Paul was a 1945 graduate of Franklin High School. He attended the former Clarion College and Hiram College. He earned his Master...

Myrna Suzanne Johnston

Myrna Suzanne Johnston

Oct 2, 2023

Myrna Suzanne Johnston, 85, of Franklin, passed away on October 2nd, 2023 at The Caring Place.Suzanne was born on June 17th, 1938 to the late George and Dora (Grinder) Barrett.Suzanne graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1956.Early in her life, Suzanne worked as a secretary at Franklin Steel.  After raising her children, Suzanne resumed working as a seasonal manager...

Telmar E. Young

Telmar E. Young

Sep 29, 2023

Telmar E. Young, 89, of Cranberry, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 29, 2023.

Born in Neilltown, on March 23, 1934, he was the son of the late Clyde Young and Marjorie Dunham Young.

He was a graduate of Oil City High School.

Telmar proudly served his country in the United States Army and was an MP.

On...

David J. Porter

David J. Porter

Sep 25, 2023

David J. Porter, 46, of Rocky Grove, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, September 25, 2023, leaving his family heartbroken and devastated. 

Born in Oil City on January 6, 1977, he was the son of Patricia Kephart and David Porter.

Dave worked at Titusville Fabrication. 

He was an avid Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Pirates fan and was a...

Edward E. Goodman

Edward E. Goodman

Sep 18, 2023

 

Edward E. Goodman, 65, of Franklin passed away at 9:14 P.M. On Monday September 18, 2023 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.

Born in Polk on January 10, 1958, he was a son of the late Charlie and Margaret Ace Goodman.

He was employed at the Franklin McDonald's as a cook for the past 29 years. Prior to that he...

Kathryn A. Butchko

Kathryn A. Butchko

Sep 15, 2023

Kathryn A. Butchko, 85, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Concodria in Cabot.

There will be no visitation or services.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.

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