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

Marilyn Joanne Brannon

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...

Gladys E. Kraft

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,...

George Acheson "Ach" Black Jr.

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...

Robert B. Harley

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

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

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

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...

Patrick G. Doyle

Patrick G. Doyle

Dec 13, 2015

Patrick "Pat" G. Doyle, 61, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ. He was born on July 13, 1954 to the late Allan D. and Pauline (Keely) Doyle. He graduated in 1973 from Franklin High School and VoTech.Pat moved to Arizona in 1977 and began his career as...

Beverly Jane Myers

Beverly Jane Myers

Dec 12, 2015

Beverly Jane (Snyder) Myers, age 80 of Franklin, died peacefully on December 12, 2015 in Pittsburgh.Beverly was born July 10, 1935, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, the daughter of her late parents, Oliver "Howdy" Snyder and Onieta Hazel (Shawgo) Snyder.Beverly thoroughly enjoyed her life in Franklin, growing up in the town's Third Ward. She often fondly reminisced about her friends at school...

Donald L. "Duck" Hagan

Donald L. "Duck" Hagan

Dec 10, 2015

Donald L. "Duck" Hagan, 73 of Oil City, passed away on Thursday December 10, 2015 at his residence. Duck was born October 30, 1942 in Erie to Leroy C. and Margaret E. Snyder Hagan.Don was employed by Lakeport News until 2012. He was an avid Steelers fan and he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. On March 28,...

James H. "Jimmy" Palmer

James H. "Jimmy" Palmer

Dec 5, 2015

James H. "Jimmy" Palmer, 61 of Franklin passed away on Saturday December 5, 2015 at his residence.Born September 22, 1954 in Franklin, he was a son of Anna Duttry and Norman "Lee" Sanford.He was a 1972 graduate of Franklin High School.Jimmy is survived by his siblings; Donald Sanford Sr., Dana Mack, Sue Cancilla and Sherry Wilson all of Franklin and...

Leona Mae Hanna

Leona Mae Hanna

Dec 4, 2015

Leona "Mae" Hanna, 87, a longtime resident of the Bully Hill and Franklin area died Friday December 4, 2015 at Wesbury United Methodist Community where she had been residing.A daughter of the late Victor J. and Hazel Foster Hanna, she was born in Franklin on May 3, 1928.Aunt Mae, as she was known to most of her nieces and nephews,...

Sandra Holsinger

Sandra Holsinger

Nov 30, 2015

Sandra Holsinger, 61 of Polk Center died Monday evening November 30, 2015 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park in Altoona.

Dorothy L. Ramp

Dorothy L. Ramp

Nov 25, 2015

Dorothy L. Ramp, 84 of Franklin passed away Wednesday evening November 25, 2015 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca following a brief illness.Born March 1, 1931 in Franklin she was a daughter of the late Calvin C. and Elsie B. VanZandt Lynn.In her earlier years, Dorothy enjoyed Crocheting and crafting. Her and her late husband were avid campers and were members...

Kenneth Leroy Ream

Kenneth Leroy Ream

Nov 24, 2015

Kenneth LeRoy Ream, 78, of Franklin, died at his home at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2015.A son of Harry and Evelyn Foringer Ream, he was born in Franklin on April 9, 1937.Ken had been employed at C.P.T. for 19 years.Surviving are his wife of 55 years, the former Judith Jones, whom he married July 15, 1960; two sons Kenneth...

Sarah "Sally" Cochran

Sarah "Sally" Cochran

Nov 22, 2015

Sarah O. Cochran, 92, of Franklin, died unexpectedly Saturday night, November 21, 2015, at her sister's home in Allison Park, Pa. Born January 25, 1923, she was the daughter of Dr. Raymond Osborn and Elizabeth Osborn of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Cochran was raised in Pittsburgh and graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School. She then went on to Carnegie Tech (...

Jaxon Michael David Stellitano

Jaxon Michael David Stellitano

Nov 18, 2015

Jaxon Michael David Stellitano, infant son of Brandon Stellitano and Tamara Lackey of Reno, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at 8:51 A.M. November 18, 2015 at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh due to compilations of a birth defect, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Jaxon was born November 3, 2015 in Pittsburgh. In his short life, he was embraced with love...

Robert L Mcdaniel

Robert L Mcdaniel

Nov 16, 2015

Robert L. McDaniel, 86, of Franklin, died at 10:35 a.m. Monday November 16, 2015 at Sugar Creek Station.A son of Dale R. and Matilda Gibbons McDaniel Sr., he was born on Bully Hill on December 2, 1928. He was a 1945 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.He entered the U.S. Navy at Willow Grove and was stationed at Camp Perry...

Sarah E. Gallagher

Sarah E. Gallagher

Nov 16, 2015

Sarah E. Gallagher, 84, of Franklin, died at 6:03 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2015 at UPMC Northwest, Seneca.A daughter of Clair C. and Frances Case Fike, she was born in Sykesville on September 18, 1931. Sarah was a graduate of Rockland High School and attended Venango Campus.She worked as a nursing assistant at Franklin Hospital for 10 years; she also...

Sherry Ann Smith

Sherry Ann Smith

Nov 5, 2015

Sherry Ann Smith, 73, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 5, 2015.She was born on June 21, 1942 to the late Eugene and Dorothy Smith of Erie. Sherry attended school in Erie.For many years she resided at Polk Center.Sherry was a lifelong blessing and inspiration to her family that includes two sisters Diane (James) Pfisterer of Jacksonville,...

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