Donald Eugene Grinder

Donald Eugene Grinder, 62, of Grinder Lane, Franklin, passed away at his residence at 2:40 p.m., Friday, June 15, 2012, following an illness. Born August 11, 1949 in Franklin, Donald was the son of Millard and Violet Miller Grinder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering with old cars. Donald is survived by his mother, Violet Usoff; his brothers, Merl Grinder, Michael Grinder and his wife, Mary, of Franklin, and Steven Grinder of Warren, PA; and his sister, Shirley Walling of Racine, WI. He was preceded in death by his father, Millard Grinder; his brother, Randy Grinder; and his step-father, Floyd Usoff. Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, from 2 to 6 pm Tuesday. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home 11 am Wednesday, with the Rev. Scott Woodlee of Franklin Christian & Missionary Alliance Church officiating. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for more information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.