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Dr. Joseph A. Agnello

Dr. Joseph A. Agnello

Jan 10, 2023

Dr. Joseph A. Agnello, 105, of Franklin, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Oakwood Heights in Oil City.

Born in Jamestown, NY on October 3, 1917, he was the son of the late Antonio and Lillian Piazza Agnello.

He was a 1934 graduate of Knox High School. He earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University and graduated from the...

Jacqueline  A. "Jackie" Lepley

Jacqueline A. "Jackie" Lepley

Jan 4, 2023

Jacqueline A. “Jackie” Lepley, 64, of Franklin passed away at 9:18 A.M. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Collins Hospice House after a sudden and unexpected illness.

Born in Franklin on June 18, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Concetta Talone Harton.

She was a 1976 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.

Jackie worked at the former National City...

Margaret E. Malone

Margaret E. Malone

Jan 4, 2023

Margaret E. Malone, 76, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 4th, 2023. 

She was born in Titusville on December 3, 1946  to Robert Turk and Mary Wagner who later married Donald Turk which is who Margaret considered her father. 

A couple of her favorite things to do where play scratch offs and watch Days of our lives and...

Martin  C.  Richards

Martin C. Richards

Jan 1, 2023

Martin C. Richards, 57, of Seneca, passed away at 11:02 P.M. on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.

Born in Shropshire, England on May 5, 1965, he was a son of Jean Richards and the late Val Richards.

He attended school at Teeside Polytechnic, where he received his Bachelor’s degree, and Nottingham Trent University, where he received his Masters...

Sherry L.  Swab

Sherry L. Swab

Dec 31, 2022

Sherry L. Swab, 72, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Caring Place in Franklin.

Born in Crawford County on July 8, 1950, she was the daughter of Clyde E. and Vivian Cramer Swab.

She married Thomas Frankenberger, Sr., who died in the line of duty in 1979.

Surviving are two children, Thomas Frankenberger, Jr. and Shelly Frankenberger, three...

Michael Edwin White

Michael Edwin White

Dec 30, 2022

Michael Edwin White, 70, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, December 30, 2022 after a 13 year battle with cancer.

Born in Franklin on December 3, 1952 he was the son of the late Paul E. And Janet E. Reese White.

He was a 1971 graduate of Rocky Grove High School where he was a member of the...

Lura Jane Shingledecker Cochran

Lura Jane Shingledecker Cochran

Dec 27, 2022

Lura Jane Shingledecker Cochran, 84, of Titusville, formerly of Keely Rd. Franklin, passed away at her residence at 2:55 A.M. Tuesday, December 27, 2022 surrounded by her family and faithful dog, Chole.

Born in Franklin on May 1, 1938 she was a daughter of the late William Leroy and Lillian Moore Shingledecker.

Lura was a 1956 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.

She...

Richard E. Baker

Richard E. Baker

Dec 26, 2022

Richard Eugene Baker, 68, of Franklin, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Born in Franklin on July 15, 1954.

There will be no visitation or services.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin. 

Robert W.  Johnson

Robert W. Johnson

Dec 26, 2022

Robert W. "Bob" Johnson, age 96 of Cranberry passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at UPMC Northwest with his daughters and son-in-law by his side following a three month illness after suffering a fall at his home in September.

He was born on August 13, 1926 in Franklin to the late Fred and Ethel Johnson. Bob was the last surviving member...

Terry W. Mong Sr.

Terry W. Mong Sr.

Dec 26, 2022

Terry W. Mong Sr., 75, of Franklin, passed away on Monday December 26th, 2022 at UPMC Northwest Hospital.

He was born on August 25, 1947 to the late Billy R. and Alice M. (Beers) Mong. Terry graduated from Franklin High School in 1965.

He married the love of his life, Sara (Kugler) Mong on April 8th, 1966. Together they raised three children...

Lawrence James Deluco

Lawrence James Deluco

Dec 20, 2022

Lawrence James DeLuco, 69, of Union City, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Franklin. 

Carolee K. Michener

Carolee K. Michener

Dec 18, 2022

Carolee K. Michener, 93, a well-known and respected Franklin resident passed away on Sunday evening, December 18, 2022 at The Caring Place.

Born in Franklin on January 8, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Frank D. Kinnear and Ruth Cummings Kinnear.

She was a 1945 graduate of Franklin High School at the age of 16. Her interests always centered on...

Meryle R. Aylesworth

Meryle R. Aylesworth

Dec 7, 2022

Meryle R. Aylesworth, 91, of Franklin passed away early Wednesday morning, December 7, 2022 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City.

Born in Trafford on December 21, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Morgan and Edith Hummel Shope.

She was a 1948 graduate of Trafford High School.

Meryle worked for over 20 years at the former Franklin Hospital as a Nurses Aide.

She...

Edward "Ed" James Bergin

Edward "Ed" James Bergin

Dec 5, 2022

Edward (Ed) James Bergin, son of the late Edward and Rose Bergin, passed away at the age of 80 at his home in Franklin, Pennsylvania on Monday, December 5, 2022.

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Rose Wattenford and his beloved wife, Sally Kilmer. Ed is survived by his daughter, Kim Olson, his granddaughter Natalie Quiroz and...

Sandra E. "Soni" Houser

Sandra E. "Soni" Houser

Dec 4, 2022

Sandra E. “Soni” Houser, 88, a well-known Franklin resident, passed away at her residence at 10:59 P.M., Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Born at home in Franklin on June 22, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Merle “Ben” and Esther Johnson Franklin.

Soni was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School where she was class Valedictorian and was also voted “wittiest”....

Billie Jo Coleman

Billie Jo Coleman

Nov 30, 2022

Billie Jo Coleman, 66, of Franklin, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Born in Titusville on March 24, 1956 she was the daughter of the late William J. Koch and Isabelle M. Snyder Koch.

She attended Titusville High School through 11th grade and then went on to graduate from Franklin High School in 1972. Billie...

Frank B. Kendrick Jr.

Frank B. Kendrick Jr.

Nov 30, 2022

Frank B. Kendrick Jr., 92, of Franklin, passed away at The Caring Place on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 after a period of declining health.

Born December 15, 1929 in Franklin, he was the son of the late Frank B. Kendrick Sr. and Mary Luella Felt Kendrick.

He married the love of his life, his bride of 69 years, Mary Ann Locktosh who...

Robert F. Posego

Robert F. Posego

Nov 25, 2022

Robert F. Posego, 85, formerly of Lakewood, NY, passed away at 3:43 A.M. on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Country Acres Personal Care Home in Titusville.

Born in Union Twp., Washington County, he was the son of the late John and Mary Malinchak Posego.

Bob Proudly served his country in The United States Army.

Surviving are two sons, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

There will...

Megan M. Peterson

Megan M. Peterson

Nov 23, 2022

Megan M. Peterson, 38, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at 5:26 A.M. on Wednesday November 23, 2022 at UPMC Hamot after a sudden illness.

Born in Franklin on April 12, 1984 she was the daughter of Roger and Bonnie Morris Peterson.

Megan was a 2002 graduate of Franklin High School and then went on to graduate from Thiel College with a double...

Charles D. Rhoades

Charles D. Rhoades

Nov 18, 2022

Charles D. Rhoades, 95, of Franklin, passed away at 7:50 P.M. on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Sugar Creek Station.

Born Charles Dempsey Rhoades, On September 23, 1927, In Coraopolis, Pa. the son of Nelson R. Rhoades & Nora M. Latchaw Rhoades Donaldson.

He started School at the 'Old Fee School' On Warren Road on Galloway Hill for the first Six Years,...

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