Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Donald L. Johnson
Jun 22, 2021
Donald L. Johnson, 83, of Oakland Twp., Franklin, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 after a lengthy illness. There will be no visitation or services. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
James S. Rila
Jun 19, 2021
James S. Rila, 90, of Franklin, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 19, 2021. There will be no visitation or services. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Franklin.
Charles “Chuck” Thoma
Jun 18, 2021
Charles “Chuck” Thoma was a unique guy. He was happiest at home with his wife of 45 years and outside on his farm. Chuck was a retired wildlife biologist and those that knew him best knew that his love for nature was cultivated by his dream job with the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Charles was born December 14, 1948 to John...
Nancy L. Rhoades
Jun 16, 2021
Nancy L. Rhoades, 77, of Franklin, passed away at 12:55 A.M., Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Sugar Creek Station. Born in Youngstown, OH on June 5, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Albert Miller and Mary Morrow Baker. Nancy was a graduate of Cranberry High School. She is survived by her husband Charles Rhoades of Franklin; a brother,...
Lois M. Bleakney
Jun 14, 2021
Lois M. Bleakney, 93, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at the Christian Village Mt. Healthy in Cincinnati on Monday, June 14, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on October 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Deemer and Frances M. Francis Deemer. She was a graduate of Ellwood City High School. Lois loved to...
Larry Lee Sopher
May 30, 2021
Larry Lee Sopher, 80, of Franklin, passed away at 10:20 A.M., Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Sugar Creek Station. Born in Franklin on April 3, 1941, he was a son of the late John and Grace McCracken Sopher. Larry worked for the Venango County Area Agency on Aging installing handicap ramps and equipment for area residents in need. He loved...
Ralph J. Szeszko
May 29, 2021
Ralph J. Szeszko, 68, of Polk, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Born November 30, 1952 in Grove City, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Francis Brocklehurst Szeszko. Ralph was a graduate of Lakeview High School. He enjoyed fishing, working with leather, camp fires and raising rabbits. Ralph worked for 35 years at...
Marilyn D. Moffitt
May 23, 2021
Marilyn DeWoody Guth Moffitt, 87, of Franklin passed through death into eternal life in Heaven on Sunday morning, May 23, 2021, at home. Marilyn was born March 7, 1932 in Franklin, PA. She was the second child of Paul and Hannah (Cross) DeWoody who resided in Pearl. She graduated from Franklin High School in 1951 and was an active member...
Barbara Lou Plowman
May 19, 2021
Barbara Lou Plowman, 89, of Franklin, passed away at 5:44 A.M., Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born at home in Dempseytown on June 28, 1931 she was a daughter of the late Clair and Ruth Heck Hartman. She was a graduate of Dempseytown High School. Growing up on her family farm, she milked cows each day...
Nancy Lee Kovalchik
May 13, 2021
Nancy Lee Kovalchik, 85, of Franklin formerly of the Youngstown, OH area passed away early Thursday morning, May 13, 2021 at her residence. Born in Pittsburgh on October 10, 1935 she was the daughter of the late James and Rose Langsdale Haggerty. Nancy enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to travel, especially to the beach in...
William C. "Bill" Moffitt
May 9, 2021
William C. “Bill” Moffitt, 88, of Franklin passed through death into eternal life in Heaven on Sunday morning, May 9, 2021, at home. Mr. Moffitt was born November 28, 1932 in Franklin, PA. He was the youngest child of Robert Bruce (Bruce) Moffitt and Dorothy Campbell Moffitt. Bill graduated from Franklin High School and worked at a young age with...
Richard Earl Girty
May 7, 2021
Richard Earl Girty, 60, passed away at his residence in Oil City on May 7, 2021. He was born in Franklin, PA on August 20, 1960 to William and Shirley (Fike) Girty. He is survived in death by his two adult daughters Aimee N. Woodhall (Nathan) and Emilee J Mainali (Michael), his granddaughter Ethel Rae Woodhall, his brother Michael Shields,...
Carol A. Finsel
May 4, 2021
Carol A. Finsel, 59, of Oil City, passed away at 3:45 A.M., Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at UPMC Hamot in Erie. There will be no visitation or services. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
George Edward Hauck
May 2, 2021
George Edward Hauck, 64, of Emlenton, formerly of Butler, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. There will be no visitation or services. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
Jean M. Bell
Apr 21, 2021
Jean M. Bell, 93, of Franklin, passed away at 8:58 P.M., Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at The Caring Place. Born in Greenville she was the daughter of the late Joseph G and Mary Teresa Rice Bacher. The family moved to Franklin when Jean was two years old. Jean graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1945 and from Franklin High School...
Zeetah Fay Sharrer Hoover
Apr 21, 2021
Zeetah Fay Sharrer Hoover, 84, of Franklin, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family at 7:36 P.M., Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Born in Franklin on February 19, 1937 she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret Sharrer. She was a graduate of Franklin High School. Zeetah worked at the former Idlewood Restaurant in Franklin and then...
Gerald E. "Jerry" Fonzo
Apr 17, 2021
Gerald E. “Jerry” Fonzo, 62, of Dallas, TX, passed away early Saturday morning April 17, 2021 at Presbyterian Plano Hospital from complications of heart surgery. Born in Franklin on August 23, 1958 he was a son of the late James J. Fonzo Sr. and Helen Leyda Fonzo. Jerry was a 1977 graduate of Franklin High School and then graduated from...
Larry W. Mcnutt
Apr 17, 2021
Larry W. McNutt, 80, of Franklin, passed away at 10:23 A.M. Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove in Harrisville after an unexpected fall at his home on April 8th, 2021. Born in Oil City on April 10, 1941, he was the son of the late N. Carl and Norine McNutt. He was a 1959 graduate of Franklin...
Norman C. Dunkle
Apr 1, 2021
Norman C. Dunkle, 93, of Franklin, passed away at 3:55 P.M. Thursday, April 1, 2021 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born in Franklin of December 21, 1927, he was the son of the Clarence E. And Effie Grace Johnson Dunkle. He attended Oakland Academy in Dempseytown and then graduated from Oil City High School in 1945. Norman proudly served his...
Joanne Marie Phillips
Mar 31, 2021
Joanne Marie Phillips, 86, of Franklin, passed away at 10:52 A.M., Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at UPMC Northwest after a sudden illness. Born in Franklin on October 9, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Louise Caccamo. Joanne worked many years at the former Franklin Hospital and retired from there as well. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, reading...
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