Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Alan Edward Zinz
Jan 28, 2025
Alan E. Zinz, 81, of Cooperstown left to sing with the angels on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Quality Life Services of Grove City.
The son of George E. and Frieda L. Zinz, Alan was born on January 26, 1944 in Sewickley PA.
He was a student at Rocky Grove High School.
Alan worked at his Uncle Art's farm in his younger years...
Lorraine J. Facini
Jan 25, 2025
Lorraine J. Facini, 95, of Franklin, passed away at 10:10 P.M. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Sugar Creek Care Center in Franklin.
Born July 27, 1929 in Franklin, she was the only daughter of the late Clarence Daugherty and Irene Brandon Daugherty.
She attended several local schools but left in the 10th grade to begin working. She obtained her GED in...
Sandra "Susie" Fidler
Jan 21, 2025
Sandra “Susie” Fidler, 87, of Rocky Grove died on January 21, 2025 at home, where she had resided for the past 65 years.
Born in Franklin on January 23, 1937, she was the beloved daughter of the late Carl B. and Marguerite McQuaide.
Susie was a 1956 graduate of Franklin High School.
She was a lifetime member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Susie worked...
Edward M. Metz
Jan 20, 2025
Edward “Ed” Metz, 90, of Utica, passed away January 20, 2025 at Meadville Medical Center.
Ed was born August 2, 1934, in Oil City to the late Charles and Ruth Metz.
He was the husband of Barbara “Sue” Metz. They shared 67 years together.
Ed was a volunteer in the 4-H community for 17 years, passing down knowledge of agriculture and livestock to...
C. Jean King
Jan 16, 2025
C. Jean King, 73, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at her home with her beloved granddaughter by her side on Thursday, January 16, 2025
Born in Grove City, PA on October 27, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Margaret Young King.
She was a graduate of Franklin High School.
Jean worked as an RSA at Polk Center for a...
Roby J. Suttle
Jan 16, 2025
Roby J. Suttle, 45 of Erie, formerly of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly late Thursday evening, January 16, 2025.
A son of Roger L. and Darlene Suttle and Norma J. Powers, Roby was born in Franklin on March 20, 1979.
He was a 1997 graduate of Franklin High School.
Roby worked as a machinist at RS Machine in Franklin.
Roby enjoyed playing softball and...
Josephine Duff
Jan 15, 2025
Josephine Surgalski Duff, 79, of Mars, PA passed away peacefully by her husband's side the morning of Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at St. John Specialty Care Center.
She was born to Joseph and Janeea Surgalski in Germany on December 12, 1945.
Josephine and her widower, James "Jim" Duff, were blessed to have spent so many wonderful years together in marriage. Josephine was,...
Thomas Ray Rhodes
Jan 14, 2025
Thomas Ray Rhodes, age 67 of Seneca, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
Born in Oil City, Pennsylvania on September 6, 1957. He was the son of the late Carole L. (Anderson) Yeager and Blaine E. Rhodes. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jeffrey...
Stephen R. Phillips
Jan 2, 2025
Stephen R. Phillips, 65, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Born in Morgantown, WV on March 19, 1959, he was a son of the late John R. Phillips and Mary Joyce Thompson Phillips.
He was a graduate of the former Romney School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney, WV in 1982.
For everyone...
Wendy E. Sloss
Jan 1, 2025
Wendy E. Sloss, 73, of Reno, passed away at 5:53 P.M., Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at UPMC Hamot after a very brief illness.
Born in Titusville on March 12, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Nannie Rifenberrick Brown.
She was a 1969 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
Wendy was an avid reader who read thousands of books in...
Jack E. Adams Sr.
Dec 29, 2024
Jack E. Adams Sr., 92, of Franklin, PA, our cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2024, after spending precious last moments with his loving family.
Born in 1932, in Rocky Grove, Jack was the son of Earl and Mabel (Haus) Adams and the 10th of 12 siblings. He graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1951....
Matthew A. Sires
Dec 27, 2024
Matthew Allen Sires, 37, of Franklin passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2024 at home.
Born on May 28, 1987, Matthew was the son of Philip Latshaw, Jr. and the former Lisa Sires.
After receiving his GED, Matthew spent time as a welder in NC, working in the landscaping industry, and was later a self employed janitor. He is remembered as a...
Paulette I. Stewart
Dec 27, 2024
Paulette I. Stewart, 73, of Oil City, passed away at 12:10 P.M. Friday, December 27, 2024 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City.
She was born on September 22, 1951 and was the daughter of the late George and Bonnie (McCord) Stewart.
Paulette worked at Oil City Hospital, Franklin Hospital, & UPMC Northwest for almost 40 years
Paulette attended Venango Woods Church and Oil...
Connie L. Schenck
Dec 24, 2024
Connie L. Schenck, 77,of Franklin, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Heights Village on Christmas Eve with her family at her side.
Born in Franklin on June 16, 1947, Connie was the daughter of the late John "Jack" Bunce Jr. and Norma Heffernan Bunce.
Graduating from Rocky Grove High School in 1965, Connie worked briefly at a couple of retail stores in Franklin,...
Dorothy Lehman Sopher
Dec 8, 2024
Dorothy Lehman Sopher, 97, of Franklin, passed away at 1:57 P.M. Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Sugar Creek Care Center with her family by her side.
She was born February 22, 1927 in Franklin at her family farm on Bully Hill and was a daughter of the late Ephraim and Nellie Doerr Lehman.
Dorothy was a 1946 graduate of Franklin High School.
From...
Patricia M. McNutt
Dec 7, 2024
Patricia M. McNutt, 83, of Harrisville, formerly of Franklin, passed away at 11:40 A.M. on Saturday December 7, 2024.
Born in Franklin on April 11, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Eva McCune.
She was a graduate of Franklin High School and Slippery Rock University where she received her Bachelors in Education. She taught in the Franklin School...
Zora DeWayne "Butch" White
Dec 6, 2024
Zora DeWayne "Butch" White, 86, of Franklin, passed away December 6, 2024 at the Caring Place in Franklin.
Born on March 22, 1938 on Adams Street, Oak Hill in Franklin, Butch was the son of Zetha DeEtta (McElhaney) and Chalmers Wayne White.
Butch attended Franklin Area School District.
He married Susan D. Atha on November 9th, 1966, and she survives.
Butch worked several jobs...
Margarita Sanchez Estrada
Dec 3, 2024
Margarita Sanchez Estrada, 89, of Franklin, passed away at 9:48 A.M. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Sugar Creek Station surrounded by her family.
She was born July 28, 1935 in Veracruz, Mexico.
Margarita enjoyed gardening, dancing, walking and listening to hispanic music. Above all, she cherished the time spent with her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are four children; Riley Estrada, Ale Estrada,...
Tracy H. Miller III
Nov 30, 2024
Tracy H. Miller III, 81, of the Masonic Village in Sewickley, formerly of Franklin passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Born March 24, 1943 in Franklin, he was the son of the late Tracy H. and Jean L. Dickens Miller Jr.
He was a graduate of Franklin High School and the National School of Meat Cutting, in Toledo,...
June A. Horn
Nov 25, 2024
June A. Horn, age 72 of Oil City, passed away at her residence on Monday November 25, 2024 following a long courageous battle of cancer, surrounded by her family.
Born in Franklin, PA on December 27, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Robert James Rodgers, Sr. and Ethel Alfreda Hedglin.
She graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1971.
June was...
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