Brian K Forsell

Brian "Beave" K. Forsell, 47, of Franklin, passed away at 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12th, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie.Born May 30, 1969 in Franklin, Brian was the son of Samuel Warner and Effa E. Stewart Forsell. He attended the Faith Baptist Church in Seneca and was a former member of the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department. Brian enjoyed watching sports, and was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Cowboys fan. He also was a fan of NASCAR and especially enjoyed watching Danica Patrick and Jeff Gordon race. He also liked to hunt and fish.Brian is survived by his mother, Effa Forsell, of Franklin; his sister, Terri Hagan, of Franklin; and his two nephews, Curtis and Kyle Hagan, both of Franklin.He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Warner.Family and friends of Brian will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Monday, April 17th from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. (noon). Immediately following visitation, funeral services will be held at the Funeral Home.To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or to lend financial support to help defray funeral expenses, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.