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

Victor Allen Wonderling

Victor Allen Wonderling

Apr 28, 2022

Victor Allen Wonderling, 87, of Franklin passed away at 5:52 A.M. Thursday, April 28, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. He was born December 6th, 1934 to Dorse Arthur Wonderling and Pearl Rupert Wonderling in the Laneville section of Freeport. Vic graduated from Freeport high school with the class of 1952. After high school, he served three years in the...

Louis D. Foster

Louis D. Foster

Apr 26, 2022

Louis D. Foster, of Franklin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26th with his family by his side. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was 89 years old. He was the son of the late Leroy and Idella Baker. Louis (Pete or Louie) retired from the Army in 1970 and was employed at Polk Center until his...

Robert  T. Sutley

Robert T. Sutley

Apr 24, 2022

Robert T. Sutley, 72, of Dempseytown, passed away unexpectedly at his home early Sunday morning, April 24, 2022. Born in Franklin in January 14, 1950 he was a son of the late Charles and Mary Jane Strawbridge Sutley. Bob worked at PennDot for 35 years as an equipment operator and enjoyed running the grader. He was a member of the...

Robert W. Daugherty

Robert W. Daugherty

Apr 23, 2022

Robert W. “Bob, Skeeter, Doc” Daugherty , 87, of Victory Heights died at home, peacefully in his sleep, on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Born May 23, 1934 in Seneca. He was the son of Cyrus W. And Luella Clark Daugherty. Bob grew up roaming the fields and woods of Seneca. Often skipping school to hunt or work at the Morrison...

Randy  Edward  Brown

Randy Edward Brown

Apr 19, 2022

Randy Edward Brown, 74, of Franklin, passed away at 8:15 A.M. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at The Caring Place. Born in Franklin on September 5, 1947 he was the son of Dorothy Kelly Brown and the late Robert Edward Brown. Randy was a graduate of Franklin High School. In his earlier years, he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout,...

Leatrice  J. Monarch Snyder Minnick

Leatrice J. Monarch Snyder Minnick

Apr 17, 2022

Leatrice J. Monarch Snyder Minnick, 81, of Franklin passed away at 5:15 P.M. Sunday April 17, 2022 at Sugar Creek Station. She was born in Franklin on July 19, 1940 to the late Anthony and Loretta Szotak Monarch. Leatrice was a graduate of Franklin High School and worked many years at Callaghan’s Pharmacy. She loved spending time with her grandchildren...

Thomas  Johnston

Thomas Johnston

Apr 17, 2022

Thomas Johnston, 91, of Carlsbad, CA passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Interment with full military honors will be held at Clintonville Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.

Connie E. Wagner

Connie E. Wagner

Apr 14, 2022

Connie E. Wagner, 73, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Franklin.

Lois Ann Schaeffer

Lois Ann Schaeffer

Apr 14, 2022

Lois Ann Schaeffer, 92, of Franklin, passed away at 10:50 P.M. on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Sugar Creek Station following an illness. She was born January 27, 1930 to Francis and Elsie Brinkley in Franklin, Uniontown Hill area. Lois graduated from Franklin High School and became involved in music, spending time at the Chautauqua Institute, participating in Opera. She...

Ernest  W. Morse

Ernest W. Morse

Apr 11, 2022

Ernest W. Morse, 79, of Franklin passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Franklin.

Jesse  Mae Chrispen-Hanlon

Jesse Mae Chrispen-Hanlon

Apr 11, 2022

On April 11th, 2022, Jesse Mae Chrispen-Hanlon, signed off for a final time on Earth, to take rest in a place much more loving than Oil City, PA; Heaven. When Jesse was told by doctors that she was very sick, she bravely went about her final months as a warrior, never letting a moment pass to let the important people...

Robin L. Counselman

Robin L. Counselman

Apr 8, 2022

Robin L. Counselman, 63 of Meadville, died Friday, April 8, 2022 at her home. Born October 4, 1958 in Franklin, she was the daughter of Paul L. and Helen A. (Wile) Counselman. Robin was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Franklin. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting casinos, traveling to Jamaica (She and her sister had beautiful double...

Charlotte  Louise Meminger Bower

Charlotte Louise Meminger Bower

Apr 5, 2022

Charlotte Louise Meminger Bower, 82, of Franklin, died following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on April 5, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Charlotte was born on January 29, 1940 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Mary Brooks Meminger and William Clarence Meminger. Charlotte spent her early childhood in Titusville and Clarion. She moved to Franklin...

Gerald D. Frederick

Gerald D. Frederick

Mar 9, 2022

Gerald D. Frederick, 74, of Polk, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca after a brief illness. Born in Anita, PA on December 25, 1947, he was the son the late Elmer and Violet Fenstemaker Frederick. He graduated from Hopewell High School in Aliquippa, PA. He then went on to proudly serve his country in...

James  H. Rowan

James H. Rowan

Mar 4, 2022

James H. Rowan, 77, of Oil City, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 4, 2022. Private services and interment will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 W. Park St. Franklin.

Jack  E. Gravatt

Jack E. Gravatt

Mar 4, 2022

Jack E. Gravatt, 86, of Oil City, passed away at 10:40 P.M. Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Collins House in Franklin after a sudden illness. Born in Sandy Lake on February 9, 1936 he was the son of the late Fred and Vinnie Miller Gravatt. He was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School and proudly served his country...

George  Allen Jr.

George Allen Jr.

Feb 22, 2022

George Allen Jr., 92, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at UPMC Hamot in Erie. Born in Annafred, WV on March 9, 1929 he was the son of the late George Allen and Daisy M. Runion. George was raised by his grandparents, Charles D. Runion and Lizzy McCormick Runion in his early years. George proudly served his...

Patricia "Pat" Holmes

Patricia "Pat" Holmes

Feb 21, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Holmes, 85, of Franklin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 12:45 P.M. Monday, February 21, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. She was born May 26, 1936 in Chicago, IL and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucille Mehl. Pat retired from J.C. Penny after 22 years. She enjoyed traveling, duck pin bowling, and...

Robert Ray  Foster Jr.

Robert Ray Foster Jr.

Feb 19, 2022

Robert Ray Foster Jr., 35, of Franklin, passed away peacefully in his home of natural causes on Saturday, morning, February 19, 2022. He was born in Elkton, MD on April 17, 1986. Robert enjoyed watching wrestling and UNO. He was a longtime participant of the Special Olympics. His favorite song was “you are my sunshine.” He loved motorcycles and his...

Karen  A. Flinchbaugh

Karen A. Flinchbaugh

Feb 17, 2022

Karen A. Flinchbaugh, 72, of Oil City, passed away at Titusville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday evening, February 17, 2022. Born in Oil City on August 15, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Francis Gretton and Doris Arlene Carner Woods. She was a graduate of Franklin High School and worked many years at Polk Center as an...

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