Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Sheri A. Zerres Steiner
Aug 5, 2024
Sheri A. Zerres Steiner, 56, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at her home.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park Street, Franklin.
A private graveside service will be held on Monday at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.
In honor of Sheri's love for all animals, memorial donations can be made to the Venango...
Theodore E. Ditzenberger
Jul 30, 2024
Theodore E. Ditzenberger, 74, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at UPMC Northwest.
The son of Robert W. and Frances I. Phillips Ditzenberger, Theodore was born on September 18, 1949 in Franklin.
After attending Franklin High School, Theodore worked on the railroad for 15 years. He also worked as a gifted self-employed carpenter for most of his...
Richard W. Farrar
Jul 28, 2024
Richard W. Farrar, 95, of Polk, passed away the evening of July 28, 2024 at the Caring Place.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 27, 1929.
There will be no services.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.HuffGuthrie.com.
Thomas R. "T.J." Cox Jr.
Jul 24, 2024
Thomas R. "T.J." Cox Jr., 37, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2024 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
Born in Ventura, CA on October 26, 1986, he was the son of Tom Sr. and Tyla (Corrales) Cox.
He was a graduate of Oil City High School and then New Castle School of Trades.
T.J. was huge on family and helping others...
Donna R. Dunkle
Jul 22, 2024
Donna R. Dunkle, 89, of Franklin, passed away on the morning of Monday, July 22, 2024 at Oil City Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born to the late Jay I. and Edith N. Hoovler Range on July 9, 1935 in Forest County. She was one of seven children.
Donna graduated from Cranberry Area High School in 1953. Following high school she...
Julia K. "Judy" Eckel
Jul 6, 2024
Julia K. "Judy" Eckel, 93, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Franklin, passed away at 1:25 A.M on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at The Pines of Mt. Lebanon.She was born on December 3rd, 1930 in Franklin and was the daughter of Late Philip and Ruth Osborne Hanna.She was a graduate of Franklin High School Class of 1948 and then went on to...
Leonard E. "Frenchie" Avoy
Jul 6, 2024
Leonard E. "Frenchie" Avoy, 79, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Born to the late Lewis E. and Pauline G. Chretien Avoy, Frenchie was born on March 19, 1945 in Biddeford Maine.
After earning his GED, Frenchie served in the United States Navy for three years where he was proudly stationed on the U.S.S Intrepid...
Clarissa R. Marvin
Jul 5, 2024
Clarissa, age 103, died peacefully the evening of Friday, July 5, 2024 at Cape Coral Rehab in Cape Coral, FL.
Born January 23, 1921, to Harvey and Irene Burgard Davis, she lived in Franklin, PA with her parents and siblings.
Clarissa married William "Bill" Ray in 1937. They had thirty-seven wonderful years and four children together. Bill and Clarissa enjoyed traveling for...
Thomas William "Reb" Taylor
Jun 27, 2024
Thomas William "Reb" Taylor Sr., 80, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at UPMC Northwest.
The son of the late Leonard and Genova Marsh Taylor, Reb was born on September 14, 1943 in Rivesville, West Virginia.
He proudly served in the United States Army 1st Battalion 229th Artillery.
He married his wife, the former Donna Cramer Taylor on July 13, 1988....
David Lee Stewart
Jun 23, 2024
David Lee Stewart, 73, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Sugar Creek Station.
The son of the late William and Joanne Stewart, he was born on September 23, 1950.
David was a 1968 graduate of Boardman High School in Ohio. He was a dedicated worker and most recently worked at JM Eagle for 10 years.
On December 11, 1971, David...
Lois Ann Carr
Jun 22, 2024
Lois Ann Carr, 66, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, June 22, 2024 after courageously battling cancer.
She was born in Oil City on January 4, 1958 to the late Wallace and Elizabeth Rockwell.
Lois was a 1976 graduate of Oil City High School and attended VoTech for Practical Nursing during her time there. She...
Frederick Lee Maxon
Jun 19, 2024
Frederick Lee Maxon, 67, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday June 19, 2024.
Born in Clarion on May 19, 1957, he is the son of Clayton Maxon and the late Nancy Haggerty Maxon.
He attended Franklin High School and was a 1976 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
Fred retired from the former Joy Manufacturing and worked at the...
William J. "Bill" Hines Sr.
Jun 13, 2024
William J. "Bill" Hines, Sr., 91, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, June 13 at the Caring Place.
The son of John and Ruby Hines, Bill was born on December 31, 1932 in Stoneboro.
He was a graduate of the former Stoneboro High School.
In his early years, Bill worked for the highway department. He later worked many years at Joy Manufacturing until his...
Jeremy Kyle Haupt
Jun 6, 2024
Jeremy Kyle Haupt, 41, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 in his home. The son of Tim Haupt and Robin Wolbert, Jeremy was born in Erie on September 14, 1982.After attending Oil City and Cranberry High Schools, Jeremy received his G.E.D. in 2000 and went on to become a certified welder at the Erie Institute of Technology in...
Reginald Brown
Jun 5, 2024
Reginald Brown, 53, of Oil City, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2024 in Franklin.
He was born in Philadelphia on November 19, 1970.
Reggie is the father of Reggie Brown Jr. who preceded him in death, Jarrod Brown, Tae Brown, Jannah Brown, Regina Brown, Jaden Brown, Jeanette Brown who preceded him in death, Cecil Brown, and Elijah Brown.
Survived by Teresa Brown...
David P. Brandt
Jun 5, 2024
In loving memory of David P. Brandt, who died June 5, 2024 at the age of 79, leaving behind his wife, Anne; his son Andrew (Danielle) and daughter Susan (Ron). Dave had a huge positive impact on his grandchildren Evelyn Martin, Sydney Martin, Solomon Martin, and Harrison Brandt. Dave is also survived by his brother, Edward.A private family memorial service...
Angel Christopher Newman
Jun 1, 2024
Angel Christopher Newman, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1, 2024.Born in Casa Grande, AZ on June 27, 1997, he was the son of Kevin and Melissa Anne Howard Newman.He is married to Dixie Ann Newman and she survives along with two young children, Buddy Richard Newman and Angel Ann Newman. Angel deeply loved his wife and children and...
Gale E. Briggs Sr.
May 31, 2024
Gale E. Briggs Sr., 76, of Franklin, passed away at 5:10 P.M. Friday, May 31, 2024 at Select Speciality Hospital in Erie.Born in Warren, PA on August 26, 1947, he was the son of the late Charles C. Briggs and Grace C. Sweeney Briggs. He was a graduate of Venango Catholic High School. Gale proudly served in the United States...
Sarah "Sally" Mays
May 22, 2024
Sarah “Sally” Mays, 76, of Franklin, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 22, 2024 at The Collins House, after a battle with cancer.Born in Franklin on May 20, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Martha Jane Ellis Judson.Sally was a 1966 graduate of Franklin School and a 1970 graduate of Allegheny College with a bachelor’s degree...
John W. Shultz
May 1, 2024
John W. Shultz, 70, of Polk, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in his home.The son of the late Edward W. and Margaret J. Day Shultz, John was born October 1, 1953.John was a 1971 graduate of Franklin High School. After graduating, he started working manufacturing for Spang Industries and worked there for over 45 years. He was a quiet...
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