Franklin, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Franklin, PA, Venango County & Surrounding Areas
William "Bill" Bacher Jr.
May 20, 2025
William "Bill" Bacher Jr., 78, of Franklin passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Franklin on September 24, 1946, Bill was the son of the late William "Bill" Bacher Sr. and Jeanette Rial Bacher.
His comic relief and the kindness of his heart were felt by so many....
Delbert Eugene Smith
May 15, 2025
Delbert Eugene Smith, 83, of Franklin, passed away at 8:49 A.M. on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Oil City Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Born in Franklin on May 15, 1942, he was the son of the late Burton and Miriam Ristau Smith.
He was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School.
Del proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...
Janet L. Kendzior
May 10, 2025
Janet L. Kendzior, 80, of Franklin and Bonita Springs, Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers.
Born in Washington, PA on December 22, 1944, she was born to the late Roy and Catherine Ewing Fulton.
Janet graduated from Washington High School. On May 14, 1966, she married Dr. Gerard M. "Gig" Kendzior, who...
Walter H. Miller
May 4, 2025
Walter H. Miller, 81, of Franklin, passed away the morning of May 4, 2025.
Son of the late Harold J. and Gaynell B. Sharrer Miller, Walt was born on September 25, 1943 in Kittanning.
He was a 1962 graduate of Franklin High School, where he excelled as a multi-sport athlete.
Soon after graduation, he started working at Franklin Steel, where he worked for...
Scott S. Gardner
Apr 26, 2025
Scott S. Gardner, 59, of Palatka, FL, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 in Venango County.
Thomas G. Turner
Apr 26, 2025
Thomas G. Turner, 75, of Franklin, PA, went to be with the Lord while his loving wife was holding his hand at 1:11 A.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Born in Franklin June 11, 1949. He was a 1968 graduate of Rocky Grove High School and joined the U.S. Navy that June as a Corpsman. He...
Theresa "Terri" Anderson
Apr 25, 2025
Theresa "Terri" Anderson, 57, of Franklin, formerly of Geneva, OH, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at her residence at Sugar Valley Lodge.
Terri was born on October 9, 1967 in Ashtabula, OH to the late James W. Anderson and Beverly A. "Cookie" Jeppe.
Terri was loved by those who knew her and will be dearly missed by her family and...
Debra S. Barscz
Apr 21, 2025
Debra S. Barscz, 73, of Reno passed away Monday, April 21 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
Debra was born on June 2, 1951 in Franklin to George and Elva Sustak.
She was a graduate of Rocky Grove High School where she met her first husband, Leonard King. She was married to Leonard for 29 years until his death on November 9, 1999....
Daniel Lee "Buck" McDivitt
Apr 20, 2025
Daniel Lee "Buck" McDivitt, 62, of Utica, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 20, 2025 after a brief illness with his family and friends by his side.
He was born in Meadville on May 2, 1962 and was the son of the late harry and Marian Sheer McDivitt.
Buck enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything that involved being outdoors and in...
Michael D. Smith
Apr 16, 2025
Michael D. Smith, 66, of Franklin, passed away at 7:25 P.M. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at UPMC Hamot in Erie.
Born in Franklin on August 21, 1958, Mike was a son of Barbara D. Barnes Smith and the late F. Keith Smith.
Mike was a 1976 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. He then attended New Castle School of Trades where...
Randall L. "Randy" Fishinger
Apr 15, 2025
Randall L. "Randy" Fishinger, 69, of Titusville, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Meadville Medical Center.
The son of the late Lawrence W. and Katherine E. Benes Fishinger, Randy was born in Denville, NJ, and was a member of the Indian Lake community.
He was a graduate of Morris Knolls High School in Rockaway, NJ.
On August 9,...
Michael Dennis Shara
Apr 4, 2025
Michael D. Shara, 66, of Clintonville, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.
Michael was born in Oil City on October 19, 1958 to the the late James and Jackie Layoff Shara.
On April 15, 2005 he married his wife, the former Tina Girty, and she survives.
A full obituary will be available at a later date.
There will...
Paul Anthony Gierlach Sr.
Apr 3, 2025
Paul Anthony Gierlach Sr., 89, of Franklin, PA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday April 3rd, 2025.
Paul was born on December 29, 1935, in Oil City to the late Joseph and Leocadia "Lucy" (Frak) Gierlach. Paul graduated in 1953 from St. Joseph High School in Oil City.
Paul married Edna (Hartle) Gierlach on February 19, 1955. After...
George A. "Tony" Scanlon
Mar 30, 2025
George A. "Tony" Scanlon, 71, of Franklin, passed away at 1:05 A.M. on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at The Collins House.
Tony proudly served his county in the United States Marine Corps.
At his request there will be no services or full obituary.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
Richard E. "Rick" Cauvel Jr.
Mar 28, 2025
Richard E. "Rick" Cauvel Jr., 70, a Franklin businessman, passed away, on Friday, March 28, 2025, after an extended illness, with family by his side.
Rick was born in Franklin, on November 4, 1954, the beloved son of Richard E. "Dick" Cauvel and Anita E. Martens Cauvel. He was the second of their three children.
Rick is survived by his beloved sister, Chris...
Steve J. Schneider
Mar 27, 2025
Steve J. Schneider, 63, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his recent home in FL.
The son of the late Renwick Charles and Elizabeth Jane Harper Schneider, Steve was born at Oil City Hospital on November 17, 1961.
Steve graduated from Oil City Area Senior High School and later attended Clarion University and graduated from University of...
Michael J. Scanlon
Mar 22, 2025
Michael Joseph Scanlon, 74, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, after a long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
Mike was born Jan. 29, 1951, in Franklin, to the late George R. Scanlon and Carolyn "Honey" Scanlon (Kush).
While in high school, Mike took a trip to Canada with his father, Jack MacMillan and Mike Serge to prospect for Uranium. Mike...
Charlotte B. Fonzo
Mar 21, 2025
Charlotte B. Fonzo, 98, of Franklin, passed away at 4:24 A.M. Friday, March 21, 2025 at Sugar Creek Care Center.
Born in Cooperstown on February 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Martha Whitman Boughner.
She enjoyed gardening, shopping and always kept busy.
Charlotte worked various jobs up until she was 87 years old.
She was married to Carmen Fonzo...
Craig Stanton Andrews
Mar 18, 2025
Craig S. Andrews, 70, of Franklin, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System after battling illness.
Born in Franklin on April 4, 1954, Craig was a son of the late Donald W. and Elizabeth R. Andrews.
After graduating high school, Craig went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force.
He later worked as...
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