Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Russell "Rick" Carter Jr.
Sep 26, 2022
Russell “Rick” Carter Jr., 79, a lifelong Franklin resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26th 2022 at The Collin House after a battle with dementia.
A 1961 graduate of Franklin High School and Vale Tech, Rick married his HS sweetheart Lynda (Carson) of Rocky Grove in 1964 and was known in his formative years for his fast cars and dominance...
Pamela Lynn Viele
Sep 22, 2022
Pamela Lynn Viele, 71, of Oil City, formerly of Franklin passed away at 6:26 A.M., Thursday September 22, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
Born in Franklin on October 22, 1950 she was the daughter of the late Russell and Doris Woods McKain.
She was a 1970 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
Pam was married to John Viele on July 26, 1976 and he...
Ruth J. Little
Sep 20, 2022
Ruth J. Little, 71, of Franklin, passed away at 1:40 P.M. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at The Caring Place.
She was Born February 8, 2022 in Lawrence County, PA.
At her request, there will be no visitation or services.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
Lester G. "Champ" Graham Jr.
Sep 17, 2022
Lester “Champ” G. Graham Jr., 71, of Polk, passed away on Sept. 17, 2022 at his residence after a period of declining health.
He was born at home on August 26, 1951 in Lawrence Township, PA. He was the fifth of 6 children born to Lester and Agnes Graham of Clearfield. His 2 older brothers and 3 sisters survive along with...
Dallas Ray Hoover
Sep 15, 2022
Dallas Ray Hoover, 64, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
Born in Franklin on June 28, 1958, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Marilyn Felmlee Hoover.
Dallas enjoyed working on cars, fishing, music, tinkering around his house and above all he adored his family.
For a period of time Dallas, lived in Colorado...
Bruce D. Rodgers
Sep 13, 2022
Bruce D. Rodgers, 88, of Franklin, passed away at 10:13 A.M. Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Sugar Creek Station.
Born June 5, 1934 in Cherrytree Twp., he was the son of the late Lloyd D. And Louise Prenatt Rodgers.
Bruce was a 1951 graduate of the former Colestock High School in Titusville.
He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served...
Steven Andrew Mason
Sep 5, 2022
Steven Andrew Mason, 75, of Franklin, passed away at 8:52 pm on Monday, September 5, 2022, at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh.
Born in Franklin on August 28, 1947, he was a son of the late Homer R. and Pauline E. (Marczak) Mason. Steve attended Venango Christian, Clarion and Franklin High Schools. He also attended the University of Pittsburgh, and graduated from...
Greta M. Fronk
Sep 2, 2022
Greta M. Fronk, 88, of Franklin was welcomed into Heaven by her husband and son, at 4:54 A.M., Friday September 2, 2022.
Born in Glenshaw on May 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Warren E. and Marie C. Watson-Gardner Frankenberger.
She was a graduate of Shaler Area High School.
Greta loved bingo, playing cards and going fishing. Above all she...
William R. Karns
Aug 29, 2022
William R. Karns, 88, of Rocky Grove, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born on October 12, 1933 in Oil City, he was the son of the late Robert and Edna Karns. He graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1951 where he participated in many sports. He worked a short time at CPT...
Fred Allen “Jar” Bigley Jr.
Aug 23, 2022
It is with great sorrow we say “till we meet again” to Fred Allen Bigley Jr. or as many knew him “Jar”, a nickname given to him by childhood friends. Born October 5, 1974 in Oil City to Fred Allen Bigley Sr. And Deborah J. Morris Bigley. Jar Passed away August 23, 2022 at 10:36 P.M. at UPMC Hamot from...
Paul F. Malone
Aug 19, 2022
Paul F Malone, 84 of Cooperstown joined his wife in heaven on August 19, 2022 surrounded by Family. He was a caring Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and friend. He worked for the Franklin School District as a Custodian for many years. He enjoyed Farming and spending time with his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. He loved getting the...
Ray Ellsworth Nelson Jr.
Aug 6, 2022
Ray Ellsworth Nelson Jr., 59, of Franklin passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Born in Oil City on January 19, 1963, he was the son of the late Ray Ellsworth Nelson Sr. and Vera Fellner. He was a graduate of Cranberry High School. Ray worked many years as a contractor and was a member of the American Indian...
Tamara J. Boughner
Jul 31, 2022
Tamara J. Boughner, 56, of Franklin, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Meadville Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1965 and was the daughter of the late Eugene C. and Dolores J. Coxson Boughner. She was a graduate of Stoneboro Wesleyan School and Clarion University where she earned her Bachelors Degree. Tamara was manager of Human...
Robert C. "Bob" Michael Jr.
Jul 27, 2022
Robert C. “Bob” Michael Jr., 69, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Sugar Creek Station following a lengthy illness. Born at home in Barkeyville on February 2, 1953 and he was the son of the late Robert C. Michael Sr. and Jane Marie Gardner Michael. He was a graduate of Grove City High School and the...
Kelsey Renee' Harris
Jul 24, 2022
Kelsey Renee’ Harris, 28, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 after a sudden and tragic accident at her home along with her beloved dog, Molly. Born in Franklin on February 18, 1994 she was the daughter of Brian Harris and Tammi Griffen. She was a 2012 graduate of Franklin High School. Kelsey was a truly kind and...
Richard "Dick" Hugh Green
Jul 22, 2022
Richard "Dick" Hugh Green of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of Franklin departed this earthly life on July 22, 2022 to be with his Lord. Dick was born May 6, 1927 in Rocky Grove, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Richard Abraham &Alice Gibbons Green. Dick attended schools in Rocky Grove and Thomas Jefferson in Port Arthur, Texas. He graduated...
Robert Caleb Sutton
Jul 20, 2022
Robert Caleb Sutton, 77, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Born in Franklin on March 16, 1945, he was the son of the late Robert Custer and Evelyn Mae (Gealy) Sutton, who both preceded him in death.After graduating from Franklin High School, Robert attended the University of Pittsburgh in Titusville, PA, from 1963-1965...
Michele Schultz Crisman
Jul 17, 2022
Michele Schultz Crisman, 72, of Franklin left this earthly life for greater living, pain-free in the House of the Lord, in the early morning hours of July 17th, when she passed at her home in the presence of loved ones after months of significant complications of advanced stage liver disease. Michele was a breast-cancer survivor. She was the daughter and...
Gayle E. Schull
Jul 9, 2022
Gayle E. Schull, 93, of Franklin, passed away early Saturday Morning, July 9, 2022 at The Caring Place in Franklin. Born in Franklin on October 5, 1928 she was a daughter of the late Ralph H. & Pearl E. Shaffer Estergreen. Gayle was a 1948 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. She worked for the former General Manifold for five...
Rick A. "Ricky" Renninger
Jul 2, 2022
Rick A. “Ricky” Renninger, 67, of Franklin passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Born in Franklin on February 15, 1955 he was the son of Shirley Green Renninger and the late Robert Renninger. Rick proudly served his country in the United States Army. Ricky enjoyed the outdoors especially camping, hunting and fishing and was a fan of John Wayne...
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