Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Clara Rose Schmidt
Jun 11, 2023
Clara Rose Schmidt, 63, of Old Mercer Rd. in Franklin, passed away at UPMC Hamot in Erie on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
Born in Mercer County on October 14, 1959, she was the daughter of V. Lee Smith and John smith
She had two siblings, Patty Opitz and Smitty Smith and two sons David Rossey and Shane...
Grace V. Gibbons
Jun 11, 2023
Grace V. Gibbons, 91, of Franklin, passed away at 7:29 P.M., Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Sugar Creek Station.
Born in Franklin on September 24, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Blanche McCandless Slocum.
Grace graduated from Franklin High School at the age of 17 in 1949. She was initially employed as secretary for...
Robert James Deeter
Jun 10, 2023
Robert James Deeter, 24, formerly of Utica, recently of Ellwood City, passed away suddenly June 10, 2023.
Born in Franklin Hospital on September 5, 1998, he was the son of Christopher and Laura Bond Deeter.
He was a graduate of Franklin High School and Vo-Tech with a Welding Certificate in 2017.
Robert was currently working for...
Linda Sollinger
Jun 8, 2023
Linda Sollinger, 74 of Franklin, died Thursday June 8, 2023 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh with her husband by her side. She had battled cancer for the past 9 years.
She was born July 25, 1948 in Oil City Hospital, daughter of the late Lawrence and Maxine Huff.
Linda graduated from Oil City High School in 1966 and then attended Clarion...
Georgia Marie Capozzi
Jun 8, 2023
Georgia Marie Capozzi, 83, of Franklin, passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on June 8, 2023. Born on August 14, 1939 to Thelma DiSalvio and John W. Heil, Georgia was the second of four siblings: Thelma, Jack, and Donna. She attended Oakmont High School, where she enjoyed singing in chorus for the Oakmont Lions Club Shows. Following...
Lewis E. Ralston
Jun 8, 2023
Lewis E. Ralston, 76, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly at his residence early Thursday morning, June 8, 2023.
Born in Titusville on September 5, 1946, he was the son of the late Robert and Ruby Ralston.
He attended Franklin High School.
Lew loved everything automotive. He was very mechanical and was always working on various projects. Lew was especially proud...
Daniel Edward Patterson
May 30, 2023
Daniel Edward Patterson, 37, passed away Tuesday, May 30, in Altoona, following a 15-year battle with Crohn’s Disease.
He was born in Pittsburgh on November 23, 1985. He graduated from Chestnut Ridge High School in New Paris in 2004, briefly attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, then earned a CNA in Greensburg and completed the coursework for an LPN at...
Lawrence B. (Larry) Carson
May 29, 2023
Lawrence B. (Larry) Carson of Seneca, PA, beloved husband of Susan Carson since 2008, died on Memorial Day at the age of 85.
Born in Franklin on February 24, 1938 to Clarence and Louise Carson, Larry graduated from Franklin High School in 1956 and earned his college degree at Clarion State Teachers’ College. He started his career as a...
Melinda Jean Remley
May 18, 2023
Melinda Jean Martin Remley, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Sugar Creek station in Franklin, PA after an extended illness of Advanced Alzheimer's Disease.
She was born in the Oil City Hospital on March 4, 1949, to Helen Jeanne Macfarlane Martin and Thomas Henry Martin.
Melinda was a graduate of Oil City High School,...
Donald L. Baker
May 16, 2023
Donald L. Baker, 91, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Born in Oil City on November 14, 1931, he was the son of the late Carl D. Baker Sr. and Ethalyn Lesher Baker.
He graduated from Oil City High School.
Don proudly served four years in the United...
Michael H. Winkler
May 15, 2023
Michael H. Winkler, 66, of Franklin, passed away at his residence at 9:48 A.M. Monday, May 15, 2023 after a four year courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Franklin on March 29, 1957, he was the son of the late Howard and Shirley Paden Winkler.
Mike was a very talented carpenter and tradesman who could fix anything. He enjoyed...
Melanie D. Hayes
May 12, 2023
Melanie Diane Hayes, 62, of Franklin, formerly on Meadville, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday, May 12, 2023.
She was born in Charleston, WV September 14th, 1960.
Her mother was Dora Brink (Howell). Her father Milton Hayes.
Melanie loved to crochet and her grandchildren. She loved animals and nature. She had a gentle, loving heart.
She is...
Virginia T. Smith
Apr 29, 2023
Virginia T. Smith, 100, of Franklin, passed away at the Caring Place at 10:48 P.M. on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
Born in Franklin on December 6, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Irene Burchfield Turner.
She attended elementary school in Rocky Grove and graduated from Port Arthur High School in Texas in 1940.
Virginia worked...
Donald Paul Bacher
Apr 29, 2023
Donald “Don” Bacher, age 72, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 29, 2023 after battling a long illness.
Don was born on October 8, 1950 in Franklin, Pennsylvania to Louise Hummel-Bacher and Paul “Shorty” Bacher. Don spent most of his career as a machinist at Franklin Steel, and later Joy Global in Franklin. In his free...
Mary Ann Kendrick
Apr 26, 2023
Mary Ann Kendrick, 91, of Franklin, pa passed away at the Caring Place on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 after a period of declining health.
Born March 24, 1932, she was the Daughter of Michael and Ethel Mondel Locktosh. On July 17, 1953 she married the love of her life, Frank B. Kendrick, Jr. who proceeds her in death.
Mary Ann...
James H. Marshall
Apr 26, 2023
James H. Marshall, 78, of Franklin, a well known former Franklin Police Officer and Franklin City Council member passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on April 26, 2023.
Born in Clearfield on November 17, 1944 he was the son of late James H. Marshall Sr. And Rebecca Jane Cutler Marshall.
Jim was a...
Michael H. Eakin
Apr 25, 2023
Michael H. Eakin, 68, of Franklin, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family early Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023.
Born in Franklin on January 19, 1955 he was the son of Barb Wetherbee Eakin and the late Harry Eakin.
He was a 1972 graduate of Franklin High School. Mike earned a basketball scholarship to Pitt-Titusville.
Mike was a...
Donald J. Yount
Mar 22, 2023
Donald J. Yount, 79, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, with his family by his side.
Born in New Bethlehem on November 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Frank and Stella Troup Yount.
Don worked for 43 years at the former Joy Manufacturing as a mechanic, retiring in 2005.
He enjoyed gardening, hunting,...
Sara Aileen Palmer
Mar 22, 2023
Sara Aileen Palmer, 89, of Franklin, formerly of Butler, went to be with Jesus on March 22, 2023.
Born July 14, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence V. Mansfield and Wilda Beight Mansfield and was born in Darlington, PA. She was a graduate of Beaver High School in Bluefield, West Virginia, class of 1950. She married her high...
Jack Lee Smith
Mar 22, 2023
Jack Lee Smith, 73, born to fly on earth and in the sky, made his final flight surrounded by family on March 22, 2023.
Jack was born on October 22, 1949 and married Cyndi Fisher on August 14, 1971. He was the father of Jodi (Rob) Hoover, Steve (Rachael) Smith, Charlie (Erika) Smith, and Sarah (Logan) Rink. His grandchildren, whom he...
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