Franklin A. Furl, Jr.

LOCK HAVEN - Franklin A. Furl, Jr., 70, passed away Friday, Nov., 25, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Lock Haven to Franklin A. and Doris “Peggy” (Embick) Furl. He is survived by his wife of 27 years the former Joanne Hill. He is also survived by step-children, Kathi (Keith Neidrich) Barner, Stacie (Steve) Wensel, Mark Barner and Susanne (Chad) Shaffer. Special step-grandchildren Kyle and Bryan Strouse along with 6 other step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren. Children, Franklin Allen (Peggy) Furl, III, Annette Pauline Rutty, Scott Edward (Kim) Furl, Barry Stevens, Lee Sipe. Also 6 grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren. Also a very special friend Monty Bupp. Frank retired from Your Building Center’s and Beech Creek Manufacturing. Earlier in his lifetime along with former employees, Frank was instrumental in forming the organization CLEAN, Inc. The organization was instrumental in securing from both the EPA and PA Dept. of Health a 20 yr. bladder cancer screening program, which saved many lives. Frank passed away after a gallant fight with pancreatic cancer. His hobbies included reading, woodworking and gardening. Franks extended family also included brothers Dennis (Kae) Furl, William (Deb Perry) Furl, Robert (Kelly) Furl. Also step-siblings Blair, Sharon, Ida, and the late Chuck and Darlene. Frank will be missed by many but mostly by his special companion Snickers. A special thank you to the Palliative Care and Hospice teams of Susquehanna Health. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov., 30, 2016 at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall. Friends and relatives will be received from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Interment will be private at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven. Memorial contributions can be made to the Ross Library.