Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Paul D. Berringer
Oct 16, 2022
Paul D. Berringer, 82, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at The Caring Place in Franklin.
Born in Oil City on September 27, 1940, he was a son of the late Charles and Mildred A. Hunsberger Berringer.
He was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
Paul had a life long passion for cars and model trains. He was mechanically...
Josephine L. Mccoy
Oct 11, 2022
Josephine L. McCoy, 96, of Redstone Highlands in Irwin, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Redstone Highlands.
Born in Altoona of September 17, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Vinton and Charlotte Jessop Lynn.
She was a graduate of Altoona High School and then went on to graduate from Lock Haven University in 1948 where...
Audrey M. Smith
Oct 8, 2022
Audrey Kightlinger Allen Smith (96) passed away Saturday, October 8 at The Caring Place in Franklin, PA. She lived for over 60 years at 464 Front Street, Rocky Grove and then with her oldest granddaughter, Kelly St.Amant-Swatzler on Rocky Grove Avenue till she went to the nursing home. Audrey was born September 6, 1926 in the family home on upper...
Connie Marie Johnson
Oct 6, 2022
Connie Marie Johnson, 84, of Mathis Texas, formerly of the Franklin/Oil City area, passed away peacefully after a prolonged illness on October 6, 2022.
She was born on December 26, 1937, in Oil City, to the late Wilbert and Nellie Mae Heckathorn.
Connie ultimately married Walter T. Johnson, also of Oil City, May 1, 1977. He preceded her in death on January...
Carol A. Rough
Oct 1, 2022
Carol A. Rough, 78, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home early Saturday morning, October 1, 2022.
Born in Franklin on August 12, 1944, she was the daughter of the late John “Jack” Bunce Jr. and Norma Heffernan Bunce.
Carol was a 1962 graduate of Rocky Grove High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where...
Scott A. Griffen
Sep 30, 2022
Scott A. Griffen, 57, of Franklin left this earth on Friday September 30, 2022 to be with his heavenly family after a two and a half year battle with lung cancer.
Born November 4, 1964 in Oil City, he was the son of the late William E. And Carol A. Strain Griffen.
Scott’s joy for racing started at a young age from...
Earl James Umstead
Sep 27, 2022
Earl James Umstead, 86, of Cranberry, passed from this life to the next on Tuesday morning, September 27, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca after a long period of failing health. He had been a resident of the Caring Place in Franklin where he was treated with great care, compassion and with a little humor thrown in which he greatly...
Russell "Rick" Carter Jr.
Sep 26, 2022
Russell “Rick” Carter Jr., 79, a lifelong Franklin resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26th 2022 at The Collin House after a battle with dementia.
A 1961 graduate of Franklin High School and Vale Tech, Rick married his HS sweetheart Lynda (Carson) of Rocky Grove in 1964 and was known in his formative years for his fast cars and dominance...
Pamela Lynn Viele
Sep 22, 2022
Pamela Lynn Viele, 71, of Oil City, formerly of Franklin passed away at 6:26 A.M., Thursday September 22, 2022 at UPMC Hamot.
Born in Franklin on October 22, 1950 she was the daughter of the late Russell and Doris Woods McKain.
She was a 1970 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
Pam was married to John Viele on July 26, 1976 and he...
Ruth J. Little
Sep 20, 2022
Ruth J. Little, 71, of Franklin, passed away at 1:40 P.M. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at The Caring Place.
She was Born February 8, 2022 in Lawrence County, PA.
At her request, there will be no visitation or services.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
Lester G. "Champ" Graham Jr.
Sep 17, 2022
Lester “Champ” G. Graham Jr., 71, of Polk, passed away on Sept. 17, 2022 at his residence after a period of declining health.
He was born at home on August 26, 1951 in Lawrence Township, PA. He was the fifth of 6 children born to Lester and Agnes Graham of Clearfield. His 2 older brothers and 3 sisters survive along with...
Dallas Ray Hoover
Sep 15, 2022
Dallas Ray Hoover, 64, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
Born in Franklin on June 28, 1958, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Marilyn Felmlee Hoover.
Dallas enjoyed working on cars, fishing, music, tinkering around his house and above all he adored his family.
For a period of time Dallas, lived in Colorado...
Bruce D. Rodgers
Sep 13, 2022
Bruce D. Rodgers, 88, of Franklin, passed away at 10:13 A.M. Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Sugar Creek Station.
Born June 5, 1934 in Cherrytree Twp., he was the son of the late Lloyd D. And Louise Prenatt Rodgers.
Bruce was a 1951 graduate of the former Colestock High School in Titusville.
He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served...
Steven Andrew Mason
Sep 5, 2022
Steven Andrew Mason, 75, of Franklin, passed away at 8:52 pm on Monday, September 5, 2022, at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh.
Born in Franklin on August 28, 1947, he was a son of the late Homer R. and Pauline E. (Marczak) Mason. Steve attended Venango Christian, Clarion and Franklin High Schools. He also attended the University of Pittsburgh, and graduated from...
Greta M. Fronk
Sep 2, 2022
Greta M. Fronk, 88, of Franklin was welcomed into Heaven by her husband and son, at 4:54 A.M., Friday September 2, 2022.
Born in Glenshaw on May 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Warren E. and Marie C. Watson-Gardner Frankenberger.
She was a graduate of Shaler Area High School.
Greta loved bingo, playing cards and going fishing. Above all she...
William R. Karns
Aug 29, 2022
William R. Karns, 88, of Rocky Grove, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born on October 12, 1933 in Oil City, he was the son of the late Robert and Edna Karns. He graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1951 where he participated in many sports. He worked a short time at CPT...
Fred Allen “Jar” Bigley Jr.
Aug 23, 2022
It is with great sorrow we say “till we meet again” to Fred Allen Bigley Jr. or as many knew him “Jar”, a nickname given to him by childhood friends. Born October 5, 1974 in Oil City to Fred Allen Bigley Sr. And Deborah J. Morris Bigley. Jar Passed away August 23, 2022 at 10:36 P.M. at UPMC Hamot from...
Paul F. Malone
Aug 19, 2022
Paul F Malone, 84 of Cooperstown joined his wife in heaven on August 19, 2022 surrounded by Family. He was a caring Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and friend. He worked for the Franklin School District as a Custodian for many years. He enjoyed Farming and spending time with his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. He loved getting the...
Ray Ellsworth Nelson Jr.
Aug 6, 2022
Ray Ellsworth Nelson Jr., 59, of Franklin passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Born in Oil City on January 19, 1963, he was the son of the late Ray Ellsworth Nelson Sr. and Vera Fellner. He was a graduate of Cranberry High School. Ray worked many years as a contractor and was a member of the American Indian...
Tamara J. Boughner
Jul 31, 2022
Tamara J. Boughner, 56, of Franklin, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Meadville Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1965 and was the daughter of the late Eugene C. and Dolores J. Coxson Boughner. She was a graduate of Stoneboro Wesleyan School and Clarion University where she earned her Bachelors Degree. Tamara was manager of Human...
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