Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Samuel F. Reichl Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
Samuel F. Reichl Jr., 90, of Utica, passed away early morning on Monday, December 29, 2025 at The Caring Place in Franklin.
He was born in McKees Rocks on June 5, 1935, the son of the late Samuel F. Reichl Sr. and Vera Marencel Reichl.
Sam had a lifetime passion of golf which led him to purchase Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in...
Krystina C. Guidish
Dec 27, 2025
Krystina C. Guidish, 72, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at home.
She was born on December 19, 1953 in Pittsburgh to the late Ruth Grogan and Thomas Kavanagh.
Krystina attended North Allegheny High School and Carleton College.
On September 11, 1990, she married Joseph E. Guidish, who survives her.
Krystina is also survived by her daughter, Amanda Dimmack, and two...
Bethany Faye Gleim
Dec 19, 2025
Bethany Faye Barth Gleim, 60, of York, SC, formerly of Rockland, PA, passed away on Friday, December 19th, 2025.
Born on January 18, 1965 in Oil City, Bethany was the daughter of the late George Barth III (Joe) who died when she was a baby and Faye Edwards Barth Frawley. Bethany was raised by Faye and Fred Piercy Sr.
Bethany graduated from...
DeWayne Lewis Brinker
Dec 18, 2025
DeWayne L. Brinker, 86, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh after a courageous battle with cancer.
Son of the late Ida V. and Joseph E. Brinker, DeWayne was born on October 22, 1939 in Franklin.
He attended Franklin High School and then enlisted in the Navy. He proudly served his country for 4 years and...
Carol A. Dunlap
Dec 18, 2025
Carol A. Dunlap, 80, of Grove City, passed away at 1:27 A.M. on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Grove Manor.
Born in Grove City on March 10, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Ruth Campbell Deniker.
She was a 1963 graduate of Allegheny Clarion Valley High School. She was a member and trustee of Mt. Pleasant Church.
Carol worked...
Jack DeWayne Weber
Dec 16, 2025
Jack DeWayne Weber, 81, of Dempseytown, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 16, 2025.
He was born to the late Marie Crisman and Robert John Weber on December 4, 1944 in Alliance, OH. His adoptive parents, John and Faye Kaltenbaugh, took care of him most of his childhood. He always had a close relationship with both...
Viola Ann (Vianne) Caye
Dec 14, 2025
Viola Ann (Vianne) Caye, 87, of Sewickley, formerly of Polk, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at her home.
She was born November 24, 1938 in Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Emerson and Esther Caye and brother Larry Caye. She is survived by her brother James Caye, sister Linda Murphy and nieces, nephews and loving...
Linda Shaw
Dec 6, 2025
Linda Shaw, 56, of Oil City, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Born in Franklin on March 13, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence A. Shaw Jr. and Shirley Peterson Shaw. Linda attended Franklin High School and Vo Tech for cosmetology. She most recently worked in health care as she loved taking care of...
Patricia Ellen Rinkus
Dec 4, 2025
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
Those poignant words, commonly attributed to one of Patty’s favorite writers, Dr. Seuss, are clearly how she would like to be remembered. And countless people most certainly will.
Patty Ellen Gallagher (Pat to most) was born in South Bend, IN, on July 24,1956, to Gerald Thomas and Mary Joan Strobel Gallagher. She passed...
William "Bill" D. Jones
Dec 3, 2025
William “Bill” D. Jones, 80, of Franklin, passed away at the Caring Place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Born in McKeesport on July 2, 1945, he was the son of the late David Vincent and Janet Bryce Jones.
Bill Graduated from McKeesport High School in 1963, he attended college, but he decided that it wasn't for him. He briefly worked with his...
Joyce E. Bower
Nov 26, 2025
Joyce Elaine (Amon) Bower, loving wife, mother, sister and friend was welcomed into her Heavenly Father's arms on November 26, 2025 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Joyce was born June 4, 1967 in Franklin, PA to Danny and Avis Amon; who preceded her in death.
On June 20, 1987 she married the true love of her life, Curtis Wesley Bower...
John "Pete" Yakimick
Nov 24, 2025
John "Pete" Yakimick, age 84, of Polk, beloved husband to Barbara, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 24, 2025. Son of the late John and Dorothy (Sandusky) Yakimick. Brother of Connie (Stu), Paula (Tom), Candace, Maxine (Tom), Karen (Angelo), Patricia, Claudia, and Jill (Kevin). Devoted father to Tausha Adams (Matt), Nicole Ricker (John), and Jennifer Lipski (Joe)....
Suzanne "Susie" Andrews
Nov 21, 2025
Suzanne "Susie" Viele Andrews, 78, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Franklin, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025 surrounded by love. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and woman of unwavering faith.
She was born on March 30, 1947 in Franklin and was a 1965 graduate of Franklin High School.
Susie was a woman whose life was anchored in her faith in...
Anne Andres
Nov 17, 2025
Anne Andres, 85, of Franklin passed away at Sugar Creek Care Center on Monday, November 17, 2025.
She was born to the late Pauline Haller and Clyde Settlemire on October 14, 1940 in Franklin, PA.
She attended Franklin High School.
During the 1980s, Anne owned and operated Andres Frosty Flavor in Cranberry. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper at the Regional...
Alfred J. "Joe" Brickner
Nov 17, 2025
Alfred J. "Joe" Brickner, 55, of Oil City, passed away at home on Monday, November 17, 2025.
He was born October 15, 1970 in Franklin to Bonnie J. and George C. Brickner.
Joe was a graduate of Open Door Baptist school.
He was a Schwan driver for many years.
Joe is survived by his mother, Bonnie Brickner, and his daughters; Karly and Marisa Brickner...
Paul E. Towers
Nov 14, 2025
Paul E. Towers, 87, of Rocky Grove, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Born April 29, 1938 in Franklin, he was the son of the late Rev. Frank and Lucile Bixler Towers.
Paul proudly served in the United States Army from July 6, 1960 to July 6, 1962.
He was a member of the former Myrtle Lodge 316 F&AM...
Harry M. McClelland
Nov 7, 2025
Harry M. "Mike" McClelland, 83, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Friday, November 7th, 2025 at home.
Son of the late Harry W. and Jeanne H. Duffy McClelland, he was born on April 12, 1942 Franklin.
Mike was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
Two weeks after graduation, he reported for duty in the United States Marine Corps on June...
James J. Bajorek
Nov 1, 2025
James J. Bajorek, 78, of Franklin died at home Saturday November 1, 2025 while in hospice care.
A son of Peter and Stella Kuffel Bajorek, he was born in Franklin on September 12, 1947.
He was a 1965 graduate of Franklin High School and attended Clarion College for a short time before enlisting in the Air Force serving in Guam and Okinawa,...
Robert "Bob" E. Resinger
Oct 31, 2025
Robert "Bob" E. Resinger, 75, of Franklin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 31, 2025.
He was born in Franklin Hospital on July 31, 1950 to the late Katherine Shay and was raised by Ruth and Floyd Resinger.
He attended Rocky Grove Schools and received his GED in 1986. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, gun raffles, and bingo. During the 1970's...
Daniel G. Kowalczik
Oct 28, 2025
Daniel George Kowalczik, 90, of Pueblo, CO, formerly Kennerdell, PA, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Born in Barking, PA on February 26, 1935, Daniel was the youngest son of the late Charles and Anna Kowalczik.
He was a 1954 graduate of Emlenton High School. He soon after joined the United States Air Force and served from 1956 to 1960.
Daniel worked for...
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