Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
James Lee Anderson
Oct 12, 2026
James Lee Anderson, 91, of Franklin, left this earth for Heaven on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Jim was born on June 27, 1935 at home in Franklin to Norman and Ester Nelson Anderson. His family owned and operated Anderson Greenhouses. He attended Franklin High School and worked in construction for George Grill until a severe fall in 1959.
He started Anderson Cabinet...
Tim A. Cochran
Oct 8, 2026
Tim Alan Cochran joined his family members in heaven on October 8, 2026 following a brief illness.
Born on December 16, 1963 in Venango County, Tim was the youngest son of William B. Cochran Jr and Willadean R. (Long) Cochran, who entered Heaven before him.
Tim was a 1984 graduate of Rocky Grove Jr Sr High School.
He had two children with his...
Margaret L. Troup
Oct 3, 2026
Margaret L. "Peggy" Troup, 60, of Franklin, passed away the evening of Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Caring Place.
Daughter of the late Bonita Campbell and William "Bill" Rodgers, she was born on January 12, 1966 in Oil City.
Peggy earned her GED on May 24, 1985.
In her earlier days, Peggy was a cook for various restaurants in the Franklin area....
Thomas Andrew Lux
Oct 3, 2026
Today, October 3, 2026, Jesus opened His arms and called His child, Thomas "Tom/Tommy" Andrew Lux to come Home after 84 plus years on this earth.
He was born at home, the youngest of three children, on November 13, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Stephen Richard Lux and Gertrude "Trudy" Unger Lux Meyer.
On July 14, 1968, he was united in marriage...
Hanh T. Kiselka
Oct 2, 2026
Hanh T. Kiselka, 74, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Friday, October 2, 2026 at her home.
She was born on November 4, 1951 in North Vietnam.
Following Hanh's wishes, there will be no funeral services.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 312 W Park St. Franklin, PA 16323.
Online condolences may be sent to the family...
Edwin W. Frye
Sep 26, 2026
Edwin W. Frye, 86, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Saturday, September 26, 2026 at The Caring Place.
He was born in Jeanette, PA to the late Leona Verna Raygor and William “Homer” Frye on January 13, 1940.
Ed graduated from Norwin High School in 1957, going on to earn his undergraduate degree from Mount Union College. He continued his education...
Clarence Samuel Stevens
Sep 23, 2026
Clarence Samuel Stevens, 55, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a motor vehicle accident the morning of Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in Franklin.
He was born to the late Norma and Clarence E. "Bud" Stevens on March 28, 1971 in Grove City, PA.
He cherished the time he spent with his Grandpa Hollis.
Clarence was a graduate of Moniteau High...
Martin T. "Marty" Rusiewicz
Sep 14, 2026
Martin T. “Marty” Rusiewicz, 69, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at a hospital in Dallas, TX after a brief illness.
Marty was born in Franklin to Gloria “Betty” McElroy and Ted Rusiewicz.
He graduated from Franklin High School in 1975.
Marty enjoyed music and dancing. In his younger days he was a marvel on the dance floor. He...
Matthew D. "FAJ" Drain
Sep 9, 2026
Matthew D. "FAJ" Drain, 54, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
He was born in Narbeth, PA on January 25, 1972 and was the son of James and Yvonne Drain.
Matt graduated from Lower Merion High School. He attended the University of Pittsburgh for Engineering and graduated from Delaware Community College.
Matt formerly worked at Graham Machine and was...
Clarence R. McCool Sr.
Sep 5, 2026
Clarence R. McCool Sr., 94, of Cooperstown, passed away at 8:54 A.M. on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Shippenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Born at home in Nickleville on October 7, 1931 he was the son of the late Glenn and Ella Boyles McCool.
In his earlier years, he hauled loads of pulpwood to the Hammermill factory in Erie. His daughter fondly remembered...
Mitchell Lee Clark
Aug 31, 2026
Mitchell Lee Clark, 66, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, August 31, 2026.
He was born in Franklin on August 10, 1960 and was the son of the late James and Shirley Kelly Clark.
Mitch worked as a CNC Operator for many years.He is survived by his wife Linda and daughter Kelly.
There will be no visitation or services.
Funeral...
Linda J. Long
Aug 30, 2026
Linda J. Long, 79, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
She was born in Pittsburgh of October 10, 1946 and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen Jacobs Kern.
There will be no visitation or services.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
Online condolences may...
Steven Craig Turner
Aug 30, 2026
Steven Craig Turner, 78 passed to heaven from his home on August 30, 2026 surrounded by his family, after suffering a stroke three years ago.
He will be missed by his golf buddies from Wanango and Lucky Hills winter simulator. They include Bill Hager, Mike Koman, Mike Padalino, Mick Reed, Rick Motter and Jim DuPont. He also had friends from Avalon courses...
Lucille M. Baker
Aug 26, 2026
Lucille M. Baker, 85, of Franklin, passed away at 10:51 A.M. on Wednesday, August 27, 2026 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born in Franklin on July 9, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John and Nellie Carter Braden. She was a 1959 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. Lucille worked many years at Valley Grove School District as...
Nancy J. Klingensmith
Aug 21, 2026
Nancy J. Klingensmith, 76, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 21, 2026.
She was born August 11, 1950. There will be no visitation or services.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 W. Park St. Franklin.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting huffguthrie.com.
Karen J. Proper
Aug 17, 2026
Karen Marlene Johnson Proper, 79, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at her home.
Daughter of the late Ruth and Carl Johnson, Karen was born on November 6, 1946 in Arizona.
She was a graduate of Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh and moved to Venango County when she began classes at Clarion Campus. After obtaining a bachelor's degree, Karen...
Mark A. Matthews
Aug 16, 2026
Mark A. Matthews, 61, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
He was born October 21, 1964 in Franklin and was the son of the late Earl and Estella Peterson Matthews.
Arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 W. Park St. Franklin.
Andrew "AJ' James Malone
Aug 4, 2026
Andrew "AJ" James Malone, 26, of Dempseytown, died as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
AJ was born on September 11, 1999 in Franklin Hospital and was the son of Perry and Brenda Fike Malone.
AJ was a 2018 graduate of Oil City High School, where he attended the Vo-Tech program for Automotive Technology. AJ played...
Betty J. Morrison
Aug 3, 2026
Betty Joan Morrison, 92, of Franklin, entered her Heavenly Home on August 3, 2026 at the Collins House in Rocky Grove with her loving family by her side.
Born on September 30, 1933 in Franklin, she was daughter of the late Ellis and Clara Free.
Betty was a 1951 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
She was an active member of Atlantic Avenue...
Gary L. Cox
Jul 30, 2026
Gary L. Cox, 79, of Franklin, passed away at UPMC Northwest on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Born in San Angelo, TX on October 7, 1946, he was the son of the late Edward and Hallie Vallandingham Cox.
Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He worked for 37 years as a welder at the former Joy...
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