Connie A. Faller

Connie Ann Faller, 72, of Franklin, went to be with the Lord at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 18th, at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, following an extended illness.Born August 25, 1944 in Oil City, Connie was the daughter of the late William D. and Geraldine Persing Russell, Sr. She married Gerald Faller on September 20, 1963 at Calvary United Methodist Church, and he survives.Connie was the owner and operator of Faller's Flowers of Distinction in Franklin for 13 years. She then worked as a clerk at the Travel Centers of America in Barkeyville.Connie was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin. She enjoyed oil painting, putting together puzzles, flowers, gardening, and shopping on QVC. She especially cherished spending time with her grandson, Graham; and was exceptionally proud of her daughter, Ashley.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Ashley Novak and her husband, Tim; and her grandson, Graham Novak, all of Concord, OH. She is also survived by her brother, Thomas Russell and his wife, Sharon, of Seneca; her two sisters, Linda Bacher and Cynthia Russell-Lynch, both of Franklin; and her beloved nephew, Nicholas Lynch and his wife, Kate, and their children, all of Franklin; her sister-in-law, Peg Russell, of Biloxi, Mississippi; and several nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Russell, Jr.A Celebration of Life for Connie will be held at a later date at the convenience of her family.The Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin has been entrusted with arrangements.The family suggests that memorial contributions in Connie's memory be made to the Venango VNA Foundation - 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin PA 16323.To send online condolences, cards, or flowers, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.