Patricia M. Hedglin

Patricia M. Hedglin, age 86, of Franklin, died Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, at Sugarcreek Station Nursing Facility. The daughter of Calvin and Ester Rice Manross, she was born May 3, 1927 in Franklin, PA. She was a 1945 graduate of Rocky Grove High School. Employed by Polk Center, she had worked as a Secretary for 30 years prior to her retirement in 1989. Mrs. Hedglin was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church where she was active in many ways including playing organ and singing in the choir. In the past, she liked riding horses and motorcycles with her husband Carl. She also enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, cooking, and hunting with her family. Surviving are three daughters; Holly Osborn of Franklin, Valerie Smith and husband Brett of Gabrilles, MD, Tecia Razor and husband Joe of South Carolina; a son; Carl Hedglin III of Franklin; a daughter-in-law; Kathy Read Newtzie and husband Ron of Franklin; a brother-in-law; Jim Hedglin and wife Lois of Johnstown; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; a special niece; Susan Urbassik; a nephew; Jim Hedglin; and numerous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents mentioned above; her first husband, Frank Read in 1954; her second husband, Carl Hedglin, Jr, whom she married August 18, 1963 and died in 2006; and two sons, Michael Read and Steve Hedglin. Friends will be received from 3-7 pm on Friday, January 11, 2012 at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin. Funeral services will be held 11 am Saturday at the Grace United Methodist Church, Rocky Grove with the pastor of the Church, Rev. Ed Gresick, officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com