Ernest W. Franks

Ernest W. Franks, Smithfield, Pa.

     Ernest W. Franks, Smithfield, Pa. passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

     He was born December 25, 1948 in Uniontown, Pa.

     Preceding him in death were his parents, Marshall and Nellie Smith Franks and a brother, Bary Franks.

     Surviving are three sons, Douglas Franks and wife Erin, Donald Franks and wife Janie and Matthew Franks and wife Kerri; grandchildren, Kaylee, Dougie, Tiffany, Samantha, Donna Jo, Rylan and Cameron; great grandchildren, Jayden, McKenzie and Kinley; the love of his life, Diane Patterson and granddaughter Ava; brothers, Marshall “Ben” Franks and wife Roseann and Roger Franks and wife Claudette and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

     Ernie was a partner owner and operator of Franks Brothers Smithfield Auto Sales.

     He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. and was the Commander of the Smithfield-Fairchance American Legion Post 278.

     The family will receive friends in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 16, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 p.m.

     Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Fairchance, Pa. with Military Rites being accorded by General Marshall Amvets Post 103.

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