Carol J. Franklin

Carol Jean Franklin, 55, of 8 Meadows Park, Duke Center passed away Wednesday, (May 17, 2023) at Buffalo General Medical Center surrounded by loving family following a brief illness.

Carol was born January 2, 1968, in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania but was a life-long resident of Eldred, Pennsylvania.

She enjoyed reading and spending time with her 8 children: Rebecca Haynes of Tennessee, Joshua (Felecea) Furman of Duke Center, Kelly Furman of Bradford, Cassandra Furman of Duke Center, Sabrina Bobenrieth (Anthony Schoonover) of Rixford, Terry "T-Bob" Bobenrieth Jr. (Kymee Choura) of Duke Center, Tanika Franklin of Duke Center, and Isaac Bobenrieth of Rixford.

Surviving in addition to her children are 13 grandchildren Shawntia, Xavier, Georgia, Celina, Allanna, Emrick, Emberlynn, Ryon, Braden, Kaleigh, Marilyn, Wyatt, and Freya, a fiancé, Terry Bobenrieth Sr of Rixford, a sister, Michele (Christopher) France of Hornell, two brothers, Darren (Nicole) Franklin of Canisteo and Ken Franklin of Wellsville, a stepmother, Shirley Franklin of Wellsville, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Franklin, her mother, Barbara James, and 2 sisters Marsha and Laura Franklin.

Visitation will be held on Thursday (May 25, 2023) at the First Church of God, Eldred from 10 to noon with a Memorial Service immediately following with Pastor Jim Kazimer officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com

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