David K. Ruhlman

David K. Ruhlman, age 85, of Franklin, PA, died Monday, December 31, 2012 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born March 6, 1927, he was a son of Mont and Mable (Bell) Ruhlman in Greenville, PA. He was married to Agnes O. Elovich, who preceded him in death on 2003. Employed by the Pennsylvania State Police, he had been a private investigator, and retired as Sergeant in 1977. He was a Veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Ruhlman was a member of the Myrtle Lodge #312, and an active Republican Committeeman. He enjoyed his summer home on the French Creek. Surviving are two sons; Brian Ruhlman and his wife Vicki of Franklin, Michael Ruhlman of Franklin; three grandchildren; Heidi Sass and husband Tony of North Carolina, Kristen Mahle and husband Andy of Seneca, Brenton Ruhlman of Maryland; and nine great-grandchildren; Alexandra and Ethan Horsfall, Madilyn and Gracie Sass, Shawn and Maggie Mahle, Joseph, James and Alexis Ruhlman. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a daughter; Amy Beth Ruhlman, a granddaughter; Jami Horsfall; three brothers, Wayne, Robert and Warren Ruhlman; three sisters, Ivy Boyd, Betty Stevens, and Margaret Ruhlman. Friends will be received from 3-5 Friday at the Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, where funeral services will be held 5 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Jo Pottle, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be made in Franklin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin Public Library or the Barrow Civic Theater. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com