Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
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)....
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...
Gary L. Coon
Oct 26, 2025
Gary L. "Cooney" Coon, 89, of Karns City, formerly of Reno, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
Born to the late Elsie A. Harwick and George L. Coon, Gary was born on May 1, 1936 in Franklin.
After graduating from Rocky Grove High School, he enlisted into the Army and proudly served his country as...
April L. Bain
Oct 24, 2025
April L. Bain, 65, of Franklin, passed away at her residence at 12:19 A.M. On Friday, October 24, 2025.
Born in Oil City on August 24, 1960, she was the daughter of the late William and Anita Dehner Bain.
April was a 1978 graduate of Oil City High School.
She was a member of the Franklin VFW, Franklin Moose and Franklin Eagles Club....
James Stoops
Oct 21, 2025
James I. Stoops, 75, of Franklin, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
James was born on November 16, 1949 in Palmyra, NJ, a son of the late Edward and Elinore Faunce Stoops and grew up in Southern NJ as the second of five brothers.
He earned his Bachelors degree from Rutgers University in Camden, NJ
He attended the U.S....
Calvin Cortez Ludy Jr.
Oct 20, 2025
Calvin Cortez Ludy Jr., affectionately known as June by his family and Kato by his friends, was born on December 21, 2009, to proud parents Calvin and Jessica Ludy. From an early age, June carried a light that couldn't be dimmed - the kind of energy that filled any room he walked into.
He was full of life, laughter, and boldness....
Patricia (DeLong) Eakin
Oct 15, 2025
Patricia (DeLong) Eakin, 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 15th, at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Altavista, VA.
Born on January 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna DeLong. Patricia was a Franklin resident most of her life. She attended Heister School, a one-room school in Mineral Township until 9th grade when she transferred to Franklin...
Michael A. Huff
Oct 15, 2025
Michael A. Huff, 65, of Oil City, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Born in Franklin on May 20, 1960, he was the son of the late Richard and Doris Dodd Huff.
Mike formerly worked at Sipco in the maintenance department.
He loved antique cars and going to various local car shows. Mike enjoyed spending time with his friends...
Charles E. Brock Jr.
Oct 5, 2025
Charles E. "Charlie" Brock Jr., 99, of Franklin, passed away on October 5, 2025 at The Caring Place.
Son of the late Jane Ray and Charles E. Brock Sr., Charlie was born on June 29, 1926 in Miami, AZ.
After growing up in California, he joined the military and was a proud WWII veteran, serving in the United States Navy from 1943...
Patricia "Pat" Selden
Oct 4, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Selden, 89, of Mercer, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Born December 18, 1935 in Oil City, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Natalia Swiezawski Selden.
Pat was a graduate of Oil City High School and later earned an Associate Degree.
She worked as an RN at Polk Center for over...
David J. Fleming
Sep 30, 2025
David J. Feming, 60, of Simi Valley, CA, formerly of Rocky Grove, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, at his home in CA.
He was born on July 4, 1965 in London, England to Donna Fleming and the late James Fleming.
David was a 1983 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. He then proudly served his country as a United States Navy...
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