Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
Frederick Lee Maxon
Jun 19, 2024
Frederick Lee Maxon, 67, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday June 19, 2024.
Born in Clarion on May 19, 1957, he is the son of Clayton Maxon and the late Nancy Haggerty Maxon.
He attended Franklin High School and was a 1976 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
Fred retired from the former Joy Manufacturing and worked at the...
William J. "Bill" Hines Sr.
Jun 13, 2024
William J. "Bill" Hines, Sr., 91, of Franklin, passed away Thursday, June 13 at the Caring Place.
The son of John and Ruby Hines, Bill was born on December 31, 1932 in Stoneboro.
He was a graduate of the former Stoneboro High School.
In his early years, Bill worked for the highway department. He later worked many years at Joy Manufacturing until his...
Jeremy Kyle Haupt
Jun 6, 2024
Jeremy Kyle Haupt, 41, of Oil City, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 in his home. The son of Tim Haupt and Robin Wolbert, Jeremy was born in Erie on September 14, 1982.After attending Oil City and Cranberry High Schools, Jeremy received his G.E.D. in 2000 and went on to become a certified welder at the Erie Institute of Technology in...
Reginald Brown
Jun 5, 2024
Reginald Brown, 53, of Oil City, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2024 in Franklin.
He was born in Philadelphia on November 19, 1970.
Reggie is the father of Reggie Brown Jr. who preceded him in death, Jarrod Brown, Tae Brown, Jannah Brown, Regina Brown, Jaden Brown, Jeanette Brown who preceded him in death, Cecil Brown, and Elijah Brown.
Survived by Teresa Brown...
David P. Brandt
Jun 5, 2024
In loving memory of David P. Brandt, who died June 5, 2024 at the age of 79, leaving behind his wife, Anne; his son Andrew (Danielle) and daughter Susan (Ron). Dave had a huge positive impact on his grandchildren Evelyn Martin, Sydney Martin, Solomon Martin, and Harrison Brandt. Dave is also survived by his brother, Edward.A private family memorial service...
Angel Christopher Newman
Jun 1, 2024
Angel Christopher Newman, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1, 2024.Born in Casa Grande, AZ on June 27, 1997, he was the son of Kevin and Melissa Anne Howard Newman.He is married to Dixie Ann Newman and she survives along with two young children, Buddy Richard Newman and Angel Ann Newman. Angel deeply loved his wife and children and...
Gale E. Briggs Sr.
May 31, 2024
Gale E. Briggs Sr., 76, of Franklin, passed away at 5:10 P.M. Friday, May 31, 2024 at Select Speciality Hospital in Erie.Born in Warren, PA on August 26, 1947, he was the son of the late Charles C. Briggs and Grace C. Sweeney Briggs. He was a graduate of Venango Catholic High School. Gale proudly served in the United States...
Sarah "Sally" Mays
May 22, 2024
Sarah “Sally” Mays, 76, of Franklin, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 22, 2024 at The Collins House, after a battle with cancer.Born in Franklin on May 20, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Martha Jane Ellis Judson.Sally was a 1966 graduate of Franklin School and a 1970 graduate of Allegheny College with a bachelor’s degree...
John W. Shultz
May 1, 2024
John W. Shultz, 70, of Polk, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in his home.The son of the late Edward W. and Margaret J. Day Shultz, John was born October 1, 1953.John was a 1971 graduate of Franklin High School. After graduating, he started working manufacturing for Spang Industries and worked there for over 45 years. He was a quiet...
James R. Bowen
Apr 24, 2024
James R. Bowen, 98, of Franklin, passed away at 2:50 A.M., Wednesday April 24, 2024 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.Born in Tylersburg, Clarion County on August 22, 1925, he was the son of the late Clyde James and Violet Roddy Bowen.Mr. Bowen was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School and worked a number of years as Service Manager at...
Betty Louise Huff
Apr 23, 2024
Betty Louise Huff, 35, of Franklin, passed away at 9:45 P.M., Tuesday, April 23, 2024.Born in Franklin on January 13, 1989, she was the daughter of the late William and Deborah Huff Burroway.Betty will be remembered for her sense of humor that could make anyone laugh.Surviving are two children, Lela Raelynn Smith and Leland Perry Huff both of Franklin, a...
Linda D. Wentworth
Apr 20, 2024
Linda D. Wentworth, 65, of Cochranton, passed away at 7:12 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Titusville Hospital.Born in Franklin on June 13, 1958, she was a daughter of Wayne and Mary (Shoffstall) Wentworth.Linda graduated from Rocky Grove in 1976, and went on to get a degree in business administration from Clarion State College. She spent her career as a case...
June O. Shilliday
Apr 19, 2024
June O. Shilliday, 86, of Franklin, passed away at her residence on Friday, April 19, 2024.Born in Franklin on April 3, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Wood and Adah Sheatz Wood. June had a wonderful childhood growing up in Franklin and she graduated from Franklin High School in 1956.First and foremost June was a perfect mother...
Pamela Jean (PJ) Wightman
Apr 14, 2024
Pamela Jean (PJ) Wightman, 68, of Franklin, died in her home Sunday, April 14, 2024. PJ was born in Jeanette, PA on February 2, 1956 to John (Jack) and Dorothy (Dot) Haubrich. She graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1974. On March 26, 1982 PJ married Don Wightman, and they enjoyed a life of love and adventure together until...
James R. Maloney
Apr 13, 2024
James R. Maloney, 72, of Mercer, formerly of Franklin, passed away at Brighton Rehabilitation in Beaver on Saturday, April 13, 2024 after an extended illness.Born in Franklin on February 1, 1952, he was the son of the late William E. and Erene E. DeLong Maloney.He was a 1971 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.Jim had a passion for sports, particularly...
June G. Mawhinney
Apr 11, 2024
June G. Mawhinney, 93, of Franklin, passed away at The Caring Place on Thursday, April 11, 2024 after a sudden decline in health. Born June 23, 1930 in Elkton, Maryland she was the daughter of the late Henry C. and August Moellinger Warrington. She was married to Daryl W. Mawhinney on September 26, 1951 in Polk and he preceded her...
Matilde Medrano
Apr 10, 2024
Matilde Medrano, 93, of Seneca, passed away the morning of Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Oakwood Heights in Oil City. She was born in La Paz, Bolivia on December 25, 1930.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...
Bradley R. Wetjen
Apr 9, 2024
Bradley (Brad) R. Wetjen, 81, of Rocky Grove, passed away very peacefully at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He bravely and courageously fought cancer for the past year. Brad was born on July 24, 1942 in Qew Gardens Hospital in Queens, New York to William (Billy) and Geraldine (Snyder) Wetjen. At the age of...
Etsuko K. Stevenson
Apr 8, 2024
Etsuko K. Stevenson, 85, of Grove City, formerly of Oil City, passed away at her residence early Monday morning, April 8, 2024 after a brief illness.
She was born in Yokohama, Japan on October 21, 1938.
She enjoyed vegetable gardening, cooking, collecting Japanese dolls and other items that represent her native country, taking care of others and enjoying her soap operas.
Spending time...
Ruth S. Blair
Apr 4, 2024
Ruth S. Blair, 100, of Franklin, passed away at 10:29 A.M., Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Sugar Creek Station following a sudden decline in health. Born in Oil City on December 26, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Helen Smith Schmude.She was a 1942 graduate of Cranberry High School.Ruth enjoyed flowers, gardening, crocheting, reading and was still...
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