Donald L. Vogan
September 28, 1931 ~ March 24, 2018
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Donald L. Vogan, 86, of Franklin, passed away on March 24, 2018, at UPMC Hamot, Erie.Born on September 28, 1931, in Franklin, he was the son of the late John and Vernices (Young) Vogan.Don worked as a Street Foreman for the City of Franklin Sanitation Department.On May 24, 1952, he married Josephine Lepley who preceded him in death on October 7, 2005.In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting. Everyone knew how much enjoyed country music shows and traveling with his wife and grandchildren. Don liked to take photos and videos of his beloved family to keep his memory alive. He was also an avid Cleveland Browns fan.Left to cherish his memory are his children, Larry Vogan of Franklin; Cindy Lamont and her husband, Rodney, of Warren, PA, Sharon Orr and her husband, John, of Dayton, TN; his grandchildren, Ed Keener, JR. and his wife Joni of Oil City, Mamie Thomas and her husband, Matt, of Grand Valley, PA, Jamie Orr of Tennessee and Charity Palmer and her husband, Larry, of Tennessee; and his 7 grandchildren. He is further survived by his brother, Jack Vogan and his wife, Elizabeth, of South Carolina.In addition to his parents and wife, Donald was preceded in death by his brother, Dewayne Vogan; his sisters, Shirley Bates and Dorothy Lippert.Friends are invited to the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc. on Monday, March 26, 2018, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held a the funeral home on Monday evening at 7:00 pm with Dennis Jones, Retired Hospice Chaplain, officiating.Interment will be in Peters Cemetery.The family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to Renal Care of Oil City, Inc., 6945 US Route 322, Cranberry, PA 16319.To send cards, flowers or online condolences, family, and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Don… our family has so many memories of our younger years with Don and Jo and the family. Don always made us smile and was a great brother to our dad… Love from the DeWayne Vogan family ????
When I was a young fella I was having a really bad day. I was sitting to the rock wall above the culvert that crosses under the road down by the treatment plant at the lower end of Elk St. Don worked for the city and seen me and came over and sat with me to see if I was ok. He had no clue about the blistered skin I had on the back of my legs and my back which was the reason I was there. During those days there was nothing he could do about it but he sat there with me and talked to me till I felt better. He knew what was wrong and what was up with me. We were friends ever since and I almost always made a point to go visit him when I was home. We have lost a good friend and mentor. My heart has a hole in it this morning.
My Deepest condolences & heart felt sympathy to Don’s whole family. I remember him very well from when I was married to Mike Novak Sr. He was a very nice man. God be with you all.
Sorry for your loss…..Thoughts & Prayers are going out to you. Walz Tire & Service Kim Bernie & Rich
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers going out for you & yours.
Walz Tire & Service
Kim Bernie & Rich
So sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss. No doubt your overwhelmed with grief. Please take to heart these comforting words at Isaiah 41:10…”Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.”
Mr. Vogan was always a kind and sweet neighbor. I’ll sure miss seeing him sitting on his porch or stopping us on our walks, just to say Hi. Deepest Sympathies to his family.