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

Seth (Cooter)  Gooden Smith

Seth (Cooter) Gooden Smith

Mar 2, 2023

Seth (Cooter) Gooden Smith, age 27, of Polk, PA was tragically taken from us unexpectedly this past Thursday, March 2, 2023, to walk with Jesus and raise a little heck in Heaven….. And he is now snow white clean, singing away those country songs!

Seth was the son of Doug and Jodi Villmer, also of Polk, PA.

Seth’s passion and gift was...

Patricia Ann Black

Patricia Ann Black

Feb 27, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Ann Black, 95, passed away early Monday morning, February 27, 2023 at Sugar Creek Station in Franklin.

Patricia Ann, daughter of Lee S. and Gladys Geneva Barnes Black, was born on August 5, 1927 in Franklin. She was a 1945 graduate of Franklin High School and a graduate of the Franklin Business School.

Pat married George Acheson “Ach” Black, Jr....

Frank A. Kalna Iii

Frank A. Kalna Iii

Feb 26, 2023

Frank A. Kalna III, 59, of Franklin, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

He was born in Sharon on February 7, 1964.

There will be no visitation or services.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin. 

Ryan M. Rarer

Ryan M. Rarer

Feb 25, 2023

Ryan M. Rarer, 42, of Franklin passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday February 25, 2023.

He was born in Franklin in on September 2, 1980 and was a son of Garry Rarer Sr. and the late Linda Varner Rarer.

Ryan was known for his generosity and caring nature. He loved flea markets, crafting, cooking and selling his creations at the...

Donna G. Hart

Donna G. Hart

Feb 21, 2023

Donna G. Hart, 79, of Franklin, passed away at 8:45 P.M. Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Born in Brookville on July 24, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William B. And Julia A. Haugh Cochran.

Donna worked at the former Brody’s in Oil City where she was the manager of the shoe department. She...

Alice Marie  Askins

Alice Marie Askins

Feb 18, 2023

Alice Marie Askins, 91, of Rocky Grove, was surrounded by her grandchildren as she passed on to a better place on February 18, 2023.

The youngest five children, Alice Marie Askins was born to Maurice and Alice Amanda (Rheim) Dunmire April 7, 1931 in Avonmore, PA. As a child, she excelled at school, performed violin solos at school concerts, studied Latin...

Gregory D.  Collins

Gregory D. Collins

Feb 17, 2023

Gregory D. Collins, 74, of Franklin, passed away peacefully Friday, February 17, 2023 at Butler Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health.

Greg was born in Oil City on November 25, 1948 to the late Judson and June Stanley Collins.

Upon graduating from Oil City High School in 1966 he joined the United States Marine Corps., serving 13 months in Vietnam...

Clifford  E.  Lake

Clifford E. Lake

Feb 12, 2023

Clifford E. Lake, 85, of Oil City, passed away early Sunday morning, February 12, 2023 at The Caring Place in Franklin.

He is survived by two daughters: Ms. Kelly Lake-Warnberg and Mrs. Erin Nugent. He is preceded in death by his parents: Irma M. Lake nee Coe, Charles D. Lake. His sister: Cheryl Lea Lake and her daughter Dawn G. Davis...

Lucy Ann  Beach

Lucy Ann Beach

Feb 6, 2023

Lucy A. Beach, 76, of Franklin passed away at her residence on Monday, February 6, 2023.

Born in New Castle on October 16, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Grace Salvo Froella.

She was married to Michael Beach on February 9, 1977 and he survives.

There will be no visitation or services. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home &...

George L. Licht

George L. Licht

Feb 3, 2023

George L. Licht, 75, of Oil City, passed away at 11:13 P.M. on Friday, February 3, 2023 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Born in Buffalo, NY on November 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Herman and Helen Licht.

George enjoyed raking leaves and keeping the area cleaned around his apartment.

On June 12, 1971 he married the former Sheryl Boyles...

Richard E. "Dick" Carter

Richard E. "Dick" Carter

Jan 29, 2023

Richard E. Carter, (Dick), 74, of Otter Street, sadly passed away Sunday, January 29th at his home.

Born December 4th, 1948 in Franklin, he was the son of Homer and Phyllis (Cauvel) Carter who preceded him in death.

Richard's passion was collecting various vintage items. He enjoyed going to auctions, estate sales, and checking out old cars.

He will be missed by his...

David H. Logan

David H. Logan

Jan 27, 2023

David H. Logan, 68, of Franklin, passed away Friday afternoon, January 27, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.

Born in Buffalo, NY on January 27, 1955, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary Jane Hollabaugh Logan.

On May 9, 1987 he married the former Laura Hill and she survives.

There will be no visitation.

A Celebration of Life will be announced...

Marcia L. Blair

Marcia L. Blair

Jan 26, 2023

Marcia L. Blair, 69, of Polk, passed away at her residence late Thursday night, January 26, 2023 after a long term illness surround by her family and her beloved Chihuahua, Angel.

Born in Franklin on January 25, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Dana E. & Irene M. Wentworth Blair.

She was a graduate of Franklin High School where she...

Loren S. "Jack" Miller

Loren S. "Jack" Miller

Jan 25, 2023

Loren S. "Jack" Miller, 73, of Franklin, passed away at residence on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Born in Oil City on December 18, 1949 he was the son of the late Loren S. And Nellie Mae Mealy Miller.

He was a graduate of Cranberry High School and earned his Associate Degree from the Educational Institute of Pittsburgh.

Loren worked for 37 years at...

Dennis L. Coxson

Dennis L. Coxson

Jan 16, 2023

Dennis L. Coxson, 53, of Plum Twp., Titusville, passed away at 9:20 A.M. Monday, January 16, 2023 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Born in Franklin on January 1, 1970 he was the son of the late Richard B. And Shirley A. Scott Coxson.

He was a 1987 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.

Denny enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Eileen Myers Montgomery

Eileen Myers Montgomery

Jan 15, 2023

Eileen Myers Montgomery (age 81), of Franklin, passed away January 15, 2023 surrounded by her family. 

She was born June 4, 1941 to Albert & Cecelia Zyck Myers at their farmhouse in Rockland.

After graduating from the Oil City High school Eileen attended Slippery Rock University where she graduated in 1963 with a degree in health and physical education. She also proudly...

Keith J. Boyd

Keith J. Boyd

Jan 11, 2023

Keith J. Boyd, 63, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at his residence at 2:53 P.M on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

Born in Baltimore, MD on October 17, 1959 he was the son of the late James Boyd and June Cramer Ford.

Keith worked in various construction fields during his life, including roofing and was a boilermaker.

He also worked a number of years...

Dr. Joseph A. Agnello

Dr. Joseph A. Agnello

Jan 10, 2023

Dr. Joseph A. Agnello, 105, of Franklin, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Oakwood Heights in Oil City.

Born in Jamestown, NY on October 3, 1917, he was the son of the late Antonio and Lillian Piazza Agnello.

He was a 1934 graduate of Knox High School. He earned his undergraduate degree at Duke University and graduated from the...

Jacqueline  A. "Jackie" Lepley

Jacqueline A. "Jackie" Lepley

Jan 4, 2023

Jacqueline A. “Jackie” Lepley, 64, of Franklin passed away at 9:18 A.M. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Collins Hospice House after a sudden and unexpected illness.

Born in Franklin on June 18, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Concetta Talone Harton.

She was a 1976 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.

Jackie worked at the former National City...

Margaret E. Malone

Margaret E. Malone

Jan 4, 2023

Margaret E. Malone, 76, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 4th, 2023. 

She was born in Titusville on December 3, 1946  to Robert Turk and Mary Wagner who later married Donald Turk which is who Margaret considered her father. 

A couple of her favorite things to do where play scratch offs and watch Days of our lives and...

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