Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Kathleen A. "Kathi" Seefried
Feb 29, 2016
Kathleen A. "Kathi" Seefried, 68, of Franklin left Family Hospice in Pittsburgh and went home to Heaven on Monday February 29, 2016.A daughter of Frank and Kathleen Weiser Hutchison, she was born in Oil City on June 10, 1947. Kathi was a graduate of Oil City High School.She had been a Corrections Monitor for the Venango County Prison. She retired...
Emma J. Long
Feb 28, 2016
Emma J. Long, 55 of Franklin passed away Sunday February 28, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer.Born August 28, 1960 in Warren, OH she was a daughter of William and Nancy Sinclair Zuppan. She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and Clarion University -Venango Campus with an Associate's degree...
Rhoenia W. Paden
Feb 18, 2016
Rhoenia W. Paden, 82 of Franklin passed away at 3:45 A.M. on Thursday February 18, 2016 at The Caring Place.Born February 1, 1934 in Polk, she was a daughter of the late Charles M. and Bessie E. Deeter Hagerty.She was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School.Rhoenia worked as a bookkeeper for BWB Enterprises, retiring in 1997.She enjoyed gardening, flowers,...
Robert K. Kilgore
Feb 12, 2016
Robert K. Kilgore, 59, of Titusville, died early Friday morning, February 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family,A son of the late Lawrence D. Kilgore and Wynona I. "Lolly" Lane Kilgore Tarr, he was born in Franklin on May 17, 1956.He had worked at C.P.T., a lumber yard but was primarily an auto mechanic and had worked at...
Gerald W. Steinecker
Feb 11, 2016
Gerald W. Steinecker, 68, of Polk died Thursday evening, February 11, 2016.A son of Leland B. and Margaret Louise Walters Steinecker, he was born in Franklin on July 3, 1947. He was a 1965 graduate of Franklin High School and attended St. Vincent College in Latrobe after graduating from West Palm Beach Junior College.Jerry owned and operated Steinecker Painting and...
James L. Simmons
Feb 6, 2016
James L. Simmons, 74 of Grove City died at 12:03 A.M. Saturday February 6, 2016 at Trinity Living Center in Grove City.Born June 29, 1941 in Grove City he was the son of the late George A. and Edith Dunlap Simmons.He was in the first graduating class of the new Slippery Rock High School.He worked many years as a dispatcher...
Kyle Richard Wojciechowski
Feb 2, 2016
Kyle R. Wojciechowski, 14, of Grove City died Tuesday evening February 2, 2016 at Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh.A son of Jennifer Stouffer and Justin J. Wojciechowski he was born in Grove City on December 16, 2001.Kyle was an 8th grade student. He enjoyed 4-wheelers and mini-bikes, fishing and collecting "junk".In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-dad Matthew...
Marybelle Montgomery
Jan 22, 2016
Marybelle Montgomery, 90, formerly of Forestville died Friday evening January 22, 2016 at Orchard Manor where she had been residing.A daughter of Chester Monroe and Mary Jamison Snyder, she was born in Hillsville on July 13, 1925.Mrs. Montgomery had worked as a switchboard operator for George Junior Republic until her retirement in 1990.She had been a member of St. Anthony...
Pearl L. Mahood
Jan 15, 2016
Pearl L. Mahood, 91 of Grove City, passed away peacefully at 10:00 P.M. Friday January 15, 2016 at Orchard Manor in Grove City.Born May 20, 1924 in Bullion, she was a daughter of the late Daniel J. and Elsie E. Rankin Baker.She was a graduate of the Butler Beauty School. Pearl was a self-employed beautician and owned Pearl's Beauty Shop...
Lois S. Walz
Jan 14, 2016
Lois S. Walz, 91, formerly of Franklin passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont.Born September 26, 1924 in Pine Grove Twp. Venango County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde A. and Viola M. Betz Stroupe.She was a 1941 graduate of Oil City High School and a 1945 graduate of Clarion University with a...
Ruth E. Hovis
Jan 7, 2016
Ruth E. Hovis, 94 of Erie, formerly of Franklin and Oil City went to be with her lord and her beloved husband at 9:55 P.M. Thursday January 7, 2016 at Forestview Health Care Center.Born June 18, 1921 in Clintonville she was a daughter of the late David R. and Nancy S. Hoffman Hovis.She was a graduate of the former Clintonville...
Brian Lee Riddle
Jan 7, 2016
Brian Lee Riddle, 53, of Harrisville died at 6:45 a.m. Thursday January 7, 2016 at VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler.A son of James C. and Doris "Dori" Bovard Riddle, he was born in Grove City on June 6, 1962. Brian was a 1980 graduate of Slippery Rock High School.He had worked for a time at Guardian Photo and for many years...
Edward C. Grossman
Jan 3, 2016
Edward C. Grossman Sr., 76, of Boyers died Sunday morning, January 3, 2016 at his home.A son of John and Mary Hockenberry Grossman Sr. he was born in Cherry Township, Butler County on April 23, 1939.He was Presbyterian.He had worked as a high lift operator for Mercer Limestone Co.After his retirement he enjoyed sitting by the burn barrel listening to...
Marilyn Joanne Brannon
Dec 31, 2015
Marilyn Joanne Brannon, 84 of Franklin died peacefully Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2015 at The Caring Place in Franklin.Born April 11, 1931 in Franklin she was a daughter of the late John and Hester Williams Mackell. She was a 1949 graduate of Sugarcreek High School (now Rocky Grove High School).Over the years, Joanne was an active and faithful member of...
George Acheson "Ach" Black Jr.
Dec 31, 2015
Mr. George Acheson "Ach" Black, Jr. died at 12:50 P.M. Thursday December 31, 2015 at Sugar Creek Station in Franklin.Mr. Black was born at Bradford Woods PA on February 2, 1924. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1941and then served during World War II in the Army Air Corps as a flight engineer aboard a B-25 Mitchell, flying 47missions...
Gladys E. Kraft
Dec 31, 2015
GLADYS E. KRAFT (nee Hartman), 81, of Franklin, PA died at 12:01 A.M. on Thursday December 31, 2015 at Sugarcreek Station.She was the wife of the late Karl T. Kraft and the Loving mother of Timothy (Jamie) and Michael (Kathleen) and "Mom" to Frank (Bucky) Bambic. Known as "Xtreme G" to her grandchildren, Kendra Morvillo, Kelsey, Kenzie, Lauren, Kaitlin, Teddy,...
Robert B. Harley
Dec 27, 2015
Robert B. Harley, 65 of Kennerdell, died Sunday evening, December 27, 2015 at his residence.Bob was born February 11, 1950 in Oil City.He was a 1968 graduate of Cranberry High School. Bob proudly severed three years with the United States Army from 1968 to 1971. He spent two tours of duty in Vietnam and received two bronze stars. He worked...
Barbara Loretta Brown
Dec 25, 2015
Barbara Loretta Brown, 81 of Franklin passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, December 25, 2015 at her residence. Born November 30, 1934 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of the late Milton Southard and Clarice VanScoter Rudy.She was a 1953 graduate of Otto Eldred High School.Barb was a very hard worker throughout her life and over the years worked...
Linda Grossman
Dec 19, 2015
Linda Grossman, 68 of Boyers died late Saturday afternoon, December 19, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family.Born March 16, 1947 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Louis and Nancy Deal Galla.She was of catholic faith. In 1964 she married Edward C. Grossman Sr. and he survives.Also surviving are four children; Edward C. Grossman Jr. and his girlfriend...
Edmond Ramage
Dec 18, 2015
Edmond Ramage, Jr, a respected local artist, actor, and set designer, died on Friday, December 18 2015 at UPMC Hamot hospital in Erie. He was 66.Mr Ramage spent time in Kansas, New York, and California, before returning to Venango County and settling in Franklin approximately 15 years ago. A talented painter, his artwork graces the walls of several local restaurants...
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