Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Paul Anthony Gierlach Sr.
Apr 3, 2025
Paul Anthony Gierlach Sr., 89, of Franklin, PA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday April 3rd, 2025.
Paul was born on December 29, 1935, in Oil City to the late Joseph and Leocadia "Lucy" (Frak) Gierlach. Paul graduated in 1953 from St. Joseph High School in Oil City.
Paul married Edna (Hartle) Gierlach on February 19, 1955. After...
George A. "Tony" Scanlon
Mar 30, 2025
George A. "Tony" Scanlon, 71, of Franklin, passed away at 1:05 A.M. on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at The Collins House.
Tony proudly served his county in the United States Marine Corps.
At his request there will be no services or full obituary.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
Richard E. "Rick" Cauvel Jr.
Mar 28, 2025
Richard E. "Rick" Cauvel Jr., 70, a Franklin businessman, passed away, on Friday, March 28, 2025, after an extended illness, with family by his side.
Rick was born in Franklin, on November 4, 1954, the beloved son of Richard E. "Dick" Cauvel and Anita E. Martens Cauvel. He was the second of their three children.
Rick is survived by his beloved sister, Chris...
Steve J. Schneider
Mar 27, 2025
Steve J. Schneider, 63, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his recent home in FL.
The son of the late Renwick Charles and Elizabeth Jane Harper Schneider, Steve was born at Oil City Hospital on November 17, 1961.
Steve graduated from Oil City Area Senior High School and later attended Clarion University and graduated from University of...
Michael J. Scanlon
Mar 22, 2025
Michael Joseph Scanlon, 74, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, after a long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
Mike was born Jan. 29, 1951, in Franklin, to the late George R. Scanlon and Carolyn "Honey" Scanlon (Kush).
While in high school, Mike took a trip to Canada with his father, Jack MacMillan and Mike Serge to prospect for Uranium. Mike...
Charlotte B. Fonzo
Mar 21, 2025
Charlotte B. Fonzo, 98, of Franklin, passed away at 4:24 A.M. Friday, March 21, 2025 at Sugar Creek Care Center.
Born in Cooperstown on February 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Martha Whitman Boughner.
She enjoyed gardening, shopping and always kept busy.
Charlotte worked various jobs up until she was 87 years old.
She was married to Carmen Fonzo...
Craig Stanton Andrews
Mar 18, 2025
Craig S. Andrews, 70, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System after battling illness.
Born in Franklin on April 4, 1954, Craig was a son of the late Donald W. and Elizabeth R. Andrews.
After graduating high school, Craig went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force.
He later worked as...
Larry E. Bevington
Mar 17, 2025
Larry E. Bevington, 83, of Maple Heights, Ohio passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic.
He was born in Franklin on July 3, 1941 to the late Roy E. Bevington and Annabell Hummel.
Larry graduated from Franklin High School in 1959.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
Larry was a former Police...
Robert G. "Cork" Nelms
Mar 10, 2025
Robert G. "Cork" Nelms, 71, of Franklin, passed away at 12:55 A.M. on Monday, March 10, 2025 at UPMC Northwest.
Born in Franklin on April 27, 1953 he was a son of the late Joseph C. Jr. and Ruth Adams Nelms.
Cork was a 1971 graduate of Franklin High School and went on to graduate from Clarion University with his Bachelor's degree...
JoAnn Snyder Paden
Mar 4, 2025
JoAnn Snyder Paden, 82, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Collins House with her family by her side.
The daughter of Donald E. and Geraldine Doran Fulmer, JoAnn was born on November 26, 1942 at home in Polk.
She was a student of Rocky Grove High School.
JoAnn is survived by three children, five grandchildren, and...
Mark R. Kauffman Sr.
Mar 3, 2025
Mark R. Kauffman, Sr., 64, of Franklin, passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2025 at the Collins House after battling cancer.
Son of the late Raymond W. and Edith Arlene Forest Kauffman, Mark was born on October 23, 1960 in Franklin. He was raised from birth by the late Francis and Donald Shuffstall.
Mark’s hobbies included racing, derbies, fishing,...
Howard Albert Stone
Mar 2, 2025
Howard Albert Stone, 79, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
The son of Walter and Adabella Barber Stone, he was born on February 24, 1946 in Franklin.
Howard was a graduate of Saegertown High School and later worked a multitude of jobs- a dedicated worker for each one.
In his younger years, Howard loved anything...
Marcia A. Swarm
Feb 27, 2025
Marcia A. Swarm, 73, of Franklin, passed away at 9:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Born in Culver, PA on February 17, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Charles Jr. and Anne Peregrin Warzel.
Marcia worked at Polk Center as an RSA for 19 years retiring in 2010. An animal lover, Marcia loved the...
Mary Jo White
Feb 21, 2025
Mary Jo White, a dedicated public servant, passionate rural community advocate, and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Friday, February 21st, peacefully at home at the age of 83.
Born on December 27, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Patricia Ransford, Mary Jo's life was marked by a deep commitment to her family, her community, and the betterment...
Jeffrey Lynn Denny Sr.
Feb 17, 2025
Jeffrey Lynn Denny Sr., 69, of Franklin passed away at 4:39 P.M., Monday February 17, 2025 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
There will be no visitation or services.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin,
Michael E. Prevost
Feb 17, 2025
Michael E. Prevost, 59, of Rocky Grove, passed away on February 17, 2025.
The son of James Z. and Charlotte M. Drake Prevost, Michael was born on September 24, 1965 in Wheat Ridge, CO.
He was a graduate of Oil City High School. Michael spent most of his career working in the lumber industry.
Michael was an avid hunter and fisher. He loved...
Martin T. Greksa
Feb 16, 2025
Martin T. Greksa, 77, of Kennerdell, passed away at 7:47 A.M., Sunday, February 16, 2025 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Martin proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
There will be no visitation or services.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
Sandra L. Curran
Feb 8, 2025
Sandra L. Curran, 64, of Oil City, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday February 8, 2025.
She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY of November 12, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Olive Marie Fleury Carman.
Sandy was an active member of Pennsylvania A.B.A.T.E. for over 25 years and enjoyed singing and throwing darts. Above all, Sandy...
Carol L. Snyder
Feb 6, 2025
Carol L. Snyder, 88, of Franklin, passed away at 6:30 A.M. Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Titusville Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Born in Franklin on February 20, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Ward C. and Mable L. Brown Sibley.
She was a 1954 graduate of Franklin High School.
Carol loved her family more than anything in the world. Over the years...
JoMarie Cramer
Feb 5, 2025
JoMarie Cramer, 57, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Born in Pittsburgh on April 30, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Roberta Boehm Friedel.
JoMarie was a graduate of Franklin High School in 1985. She attended Gannon University and majored in accounting but found her true calling in the Theatre Department...
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