Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Ralph G. Deeter
Sep 10, 2024
Ralph G. Deeter, 78, of Cooperstown, passed away the morning of Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
The son of Gordon and Betty Myers Deeter, Ralph was born on July 3, 1946 in Titusville.
Ralph was a 1965 graduate of Titusville High School. After graduating and working on his trade, Ralph started his career with Pennzoil. He held a...
Emily Jane Allen
Sep 8, 2024
Emily Jane Allen (née Reed), of Franklin passed away at home surrounded by her family on September 8, 2024, at the age of 85.
Born on December 4, 1938, she was the daughter of Milton and Dorothy Reed.
She graduated from Franklin High School in 1956. She worked at Chicago Pneumatic Tool before starting her family.
On April 24, 1965, she married her...
Karen Sue Adams
Sep 6, 2024
Karen Sue Adams, 69, of Cooperstown, passed away at 9:13 A.M. on Friday, September 6, 2024 at The Caring Place in Franklin.
Born in Franklin on September 27, 1954, she is the daughter of Clarence McCool Sr. and the late Sarah Matteson McCool.
Karen was an avid bingo player and loved her animals. She loved her family and would do anything she...
Mary Lou Lazar
Sep 3, 2024
Mary Lou Lazar, 93, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Collins House.
She was born on April 25, 1931 in Claridge, PA. She was daughter of Charles R. and Claira Bell Hostetler.
Mary Lou graduated in 1948 from Penn Township High School and from Indiana State Teacher College in 1952.
She was married to her husband,...
Arianna Love Miller
Sep 1, 2024
Arianna Love "Ari" Miller, 18, of New Castle passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 in her home.
The daughter of Aaron Miller and Wendy Wiggins, Ari was born on February 12, 2006 in Seneca.
She was a 2024 high school graduate.
Ari loved to sing, listen to music, and was a gifted young artist. She always told jokes and made it a...
Susan Marie King
Aug 28, 2024
Susan Marie King, 51, of Cranberry, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Susan was born in Erie, PA on November 7, 1972. She graduated in 1991 from Cranberry High School.
Susan was a free, outgoing spirit who enjoyed spending her time surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was a kind soul who loved...
Arthur John Slocum
Aug 21, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Arthur John Slocum, of Franklin, on August 21, 2024 at Sugarcreek Care Center.
John was born in Franklin on February 9, 1932 to the late Lucian Lee and Myrna Baker Slocum. He was the fifth of seven children. John was the last surviving member of his family.
He attended elementary school...
JoAnne Marie Valetich
Aug 12, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of JoAnne Marie Valetich, who left us on Monday, August 12th, 2024. Born on November 27, 1939, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, daughter of Marija Vestic and Joseph Bacich.
She was destined to marry her loving husband Spike (Carl Valetich) of 60 years. Their paths first crossed when their mothers met in the...
Larry D. Bell
Aug 6, 2024
With great sadness, our family announces the passing of our beautiful, wise and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Larry Dean Bell, 83 of Franklin. Larry left this earthly place to be with our Lord Jesus in his heavenly home.
Born in Nineveh, PA on September 21, 1940 he was the son of the late Franklin D. and Betty June Hartman...
Sheri A. Zerres Steiner
Aug 5, 2024
Sheri A. Zerres Steiner, 56, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at her home.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park Street, Franklin.
A private graveside service will be held on Monday at Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.
In honor of Sheri's love for all animals, memorial donations can be made to the Venango...
Theodore E. Ditzenberger
Jul 30, 2024
Theodore E. Ditzenberger, 74, of Franklin, passed away the morning of Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at UPMC Northwest.
The son of Robert W. and Frances I. Phillips Ditzenberger, Theodore was born on September 18, 1949 in Franklin.
After attending Franklin High School, Theodore worked on the railroad for 15 years. He also worked as a gifted self-employed carpenter for most of his...
Richard W. Farrar
Jul 28, 2024
Richard W. Farrar, 95, of Polk, passed away the evening of July 28, 2024 at the Caring Place.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 27, 1929.
There will be no services.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.HuffGuthrie.com.
Thomas R. "T.J." Cox Jr.
Jul 24, 2024
Thomas R. "T.J." Cox Jr., 37, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2024 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
Born in Ventura, CA on October 26, 1986, he was the son of Tom Sr. and Tyla (Corrales) Cox.
He was a graduate of Oil City High School and then New Castle School of Trades.
T.J. was huge on family and helping others...
Donna R. Dunkle
Jul 22, 2024
Donna R. Dunkle, 89, of Franklin, passed away on the morning of Monday, July 22, 2024 at Oil City Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born to the late Jay I. and Edith N. Hoovler Range on July 9, 1935 in Forest County. She was one of seven children.
Donna graduated from Cranberry Area High School in 1953. Following high school she...
Julia K. "Judy" Eckel
Jul 6, 2024
Julia K. "Judy" Eckel, 93, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Franklin, passed away at 1:25 A.M on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at The Pines of Mt. Lebanon.She was born on December 3rd, 1930 in Franklin and was the daughter of Late Philip and Ruth Osborne Hanna.She was a graduate of Franklin High School Class of 1948 and then went on to...
Leonard E. "Frenchie" Avoy
Jul 6, 2024
Leonard E. "Frenchie" Avoy, 79, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Born to the late Lewis E. and Pauline G. Chretien Avoy, Frenchie was born on March 19, 1945 in Biddeford Maine.
After earning his GED, Frenchie served in the United States Navy for three years where he was proudly stationed on the U.S.S Intrepid...
Clarissa R. Marvin
Jul 5, 2024
Clarissa, age 103, died peacefully the evening of Friday, July 5, 2024 at Cape Coral Rehab in Cape Coral, FL.
Born January 23, 1921, to Harvey and Irene Burgard Davis, she lived in Franklin, PA with her parents and siblings.
Clarissa married William "Bill" Ray in 1937. They had thirty-seven wonderful years and four children together. Bill and Clarissa enjoyed traveling for...
Thomas William "Reb" Taylor
Jun 27, 2024
Thomas William "Reb" Taylor Sr., 80, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at UPMC Northwest.
The son of the late Leonard and Genova Marsh Taylor, Reb was born on September 14, 1943 in Rivesville, West Virginia.
He proudly served in the United States Army 1st Battalion 229th Artillery.
He married his wife, the former Donna Cramer Taylor on July 13, 1988....
David Lee Stewart
Jun 23, 2024
David Lee Stewart, 73, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Sugar Creek Station.
The son of the late William and Joanne Stewart, he was born on September 23, 1950.
David was a 1968 graduate of Boardman High School in Ohio. He was a dedicated worker and most recently worked at JM Eagle for 10 years.
On December 11, 1971, David...
Lois Ann Carr
Jun 22, 2024
Lois Ann Carr, 66, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, June 22, 2024 after courageously battling cancer.
She was born in Oil City on January 4, 1958 to the late Wallace and Elizabeth Rockwell.
Lois was a 1976 graduate of Oil City High School and attended VoTech for Practical Nursing during her time there. She...
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