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Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas

Fred Allen “Jar” Bigley Jr.

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

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.

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

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...

Robert  C. "Bob" Michael Jr.

Robert C. "Bob" Michael Jr.

Jul 27, 2022

Robert C. “Bob” Michael Jr., 69, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Sugar Creek Station following a lengthy illness. Born at home in Barkeyville on February 2, 1953 and he was the son of the late Robert C. Michael Sr. and Jane Marie Gardner Michael. He was a graduate of Grove City High School and the...

Kelsey Renee'  Harris

Kelsey Renee' Harris

Jul 24, 2022

Kelsey Renee’ Harris, 28, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 after a sudden and tragic accident at her home along with her beloved dog, Molly. Born in Franklin on February 18, 1994 she was the daughter of Brian Harris and Tammi Griffen. She was a 2012 graduate of Franklin High School. Kelsey was a truly kind and...

Richard "Dick" Hugh Green

Richard "Dick" Hugh Green

Jul 22, 2022

Richard "Dick" Hugh Green of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of Franklin departed this earthly life on July 22, 2022 to be with his Lord. Dick was born May 6, 1927 in Rocky Grove, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Richard Abraham &Alice Gibbons Green. Dick attended schools in Rocky Grove and Thomas Jefferson in Port Arthur, Texas. He graduated...

Robert  Caleb  Sutton

Robert Caleb Sutton

Jul 20, 2022

Robert Caleb Sutton, 77, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Born in Franklin on March 16, 1945, he was the son of the late Robert Custer and Evelyn Mae (Gealy) Sutton, who both preceded him in death.After graduating from Franklin High School, Robert attended the University of Pittsburgh in Titusville, PA, from 1963-1965...

Michele Schultz Crisman

Michele Schultz Crisman

Jul 17, 2022

Michele Schultz Crisman, 72, of Franklin left this earthly life for greater living, pain-free in the House of the Lord, in the early morning hours of July 17th, when she passed at her home in the presence of loved ones after months of significant complications of advanced stage liver disease. Michele was a breast-cancer survivor. She was the daughter and...

Gayle E. Schull

Gayle E. Schull

Jul 9, 2022

Gayle E. Schull, 93, of Franklin, passed away early Saturday Morning, July 9, 2022 at The Caring Place in Franklin. Born in Franklin on October 5, 1928 she was a daughter of the late Ralph H. & Pearl E. Shaffer Estergreen. Gayle was a 1948 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. She worked for the former General Manifold for five...

Rick  A. "Ricky" Renninger

Rick A. "Ricky" Renninger

Jul 2, 2022

Rick A. “Ricky” Renninger, 67, of Franklin passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Born in Franklin on February 15, 1955 he was the son of Shirley Green Renninger and the late Robert Renninger. Rick proudly served his country in the United States Army. Ricky enjoyed the outdoors especially camping, hunting and fishing and was a fan of John Wayne...

Patricia Thompson Melat

Patricia Thompson Melat

Jun 27, 2022

Patricia Thompson Melat, 92, of Franklin, passed away early Monday morning, June 27, 2022 at The Caring Place in Franklin. She was born on August 6, 1929, the first born of James and Effie (Whitling) Thompson. She was born at the home of her Grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. D. E. Whitling of 409 E. 4th Street in Oil City. Pat...

Michael L. Linderman

Michael L. Linderman

Jun 14, 2022

Michael L. Linderman, 45, of Oil City, passed away at 4:55 A.M. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. He was born August 2, 1976 in Franklin. There will be no services or visitation. He will be laid to rest in St. Patrick Cemetery in Franklin. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc.,...

William  W. "Bill" Hunter

William W. "Bill" Hunter

Jun 4, 2022

William W. “Bill” Hunter, 59, of Oil City, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Born in Titusville on August 23, 1962 he was the son of Retha “Cookie” Albaugh Hunter and the late Samuel W. Hunter. He was a graduate of West Forest High School in Tionesta. Bill formerly worked as a corrections officer in the...

Nancy L. Thomas

Nancy L. Thomas

May 17, 2022

Nancy L. Thomas, 80, of Franklin passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, May 17, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca surrounded by her family and went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ. Born in Oil City on February 17, 1942 she was a daughter of the late William and Lillian Paris Smalley. She was a graduate of Oil City...

Edna Alice  Malone

Edna Alice Malone

May 16, 2022

Edna Alice Malone of Cooperstown was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world surrounded by her Daughters on May 16, 2022 at age 83. She worked in the kitchen at Sugar Creek Station for many years. A member of Worden Chapel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her Grandchildren and great Grandchildren. She...

Joan  K. Smith

Joan K. Smith

May 10, 2022

Joan K. Smith, 91, joined her husband and daughter in heaven on May 10, 2022. Born in Franklin PA on June 27, 1930 to Roscoe and Pearl Keith. She was the youngest of five siblings (Donald, Analena, Roland, and Dorothy). She met her husband at a Grange event when she was in her teens. She graduated from Rocky Grove High...

George  Zerres Jr.

George Zerres Jr.

May 9, 2022

George Zerres Jr., 78, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 9, 2022. A private graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.

Craig David Thurau

Craig David Thurau

May 1, 2022

Craig David Thurau, 71 of Polk, passed away at 11:59 P.M. Sunday, May 1, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. There will be no visitation or services. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.

Doris  Mae “Patty” Adams Hufnagel

Doris Mae “Patty” Adams Hufnagel

May 1, 2022

Doris Mae “Patty” Adams Hufnagel, 88, of Franklin, passed away at 2:27 AM, Sunday, May 1, 2022, at her residence. The daughter of Dorothy DeWoody Kunkel, she was born in Franklin on August 11, 1933. She was a graduate of Franklin High School. Mrs. Hufnagel was a mother and homemaker. Her first jobs included being a salesclerk at Woolworth’s followed...

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