Thomas Glenn Barnicle

Thomas Glenn Barnicle, 62, of 627 Pacific Street, died of natural causes at his home at 7:46 a.m. Tuesday July 7, 2009.
A son of Clarence James and Hazel Abel Barnicle he was born in Franklin on February 22, 1947. He was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School and attended Clarion College.
Mr. Barnicle was employed as the office manager for graham Machine Inc. in Franklin; he previously had been employed as manager of Angler?s Marina in Clewiston, FL. He began his working career at Buyer?s Fair at both the Titusville and Franklin locations.
He had many varied interests including photography, working with stained glass, hunting and his favorite pastime fishing. He built fishing boats and many fishing poles for family members and friends.
On January 13, 2004 he married the former FlorenceFlo� Ralston, she survives along with two daughters Melissa Barnicle and her husband Davis Forbes of Clewiston, FL, Anita Sterling and her husband Roger of Diamond, a son Thomas James Barnicle of Clewiston, Fl; three grandchildren Stephen Bergman of Barkeyville, Katie Sterling of Oil City and Steven Sterling of Diamond. Also surviving are five sisters Louise Dalmaso and her husband Lou of Sugarcreek, Lucille Culbertson of Rocky Grove, Helen Graham and her husband Clifford of Sugarcreek, Hazel Karns and her husband Chuck and Linda Campbell and her husband Charles all of Franklin. Many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews complete the family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother James Barnicle.
There will be no public visitation or services.
A private family memorial service will be held at the convenience of his family.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the French Creek Valley Conservancy, P.O.Box 434, Meadville PA 16335