Donald H. Fox
October 5, 1925 ~ October 22, 2017
Born in: Perry Twp, Pennsylvania
Donald H. Fox, 92 of Franklin passed away at The Caring Place at 4:30 am on October 22nd, 2017.Born in Perry Twp, Clarion County on October 5th, 1925, he was the son of Herman Dean and Elsie Leona (Wile) Fox.On August 26, 1953 he married Hazel May Weller who preceded him in death on October 8, 1994.Don was a WWII Era Army Air Force Veteran.Don worked for Alvin Kahle at the Emlenton Chevrolet garage. He also worked for Singer Sewing and was a machinist at Chicago Pneumatic Tool from 1955 to 1975. In 1975, Don and his son purchased the Northwestern Heating of Oil City and ran the business together until his retirement in 1994.Don was a trustee and member of the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed camping and being a member of the Venango County Caravan Club. He also enjoyed deer hunting and was a long-time member of the Coon and Fox Club. Don was proud of his 1938 Chevy Coupe and was always seen at local car shows. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Oil Region AACA car club.Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Wallace D. Fox and his wife Sue of Cooperstown and Alvin W. Fox of Rocky Grove; his daughter Linda M. Tarr and her husband Bob of Venus; his grandchildren Donny Rankin and his wife Amanda, Jarred Jenkins, Anita Kuchcinski and her husband Jeff, Christine Stewart and her husband Jamie, Rikki Schwab, Carrie Collins and her husband Eric and Christina Van Horn; 9 great-grandchildren; his brother Rawland Fox and his wife Shirley of Butler and his sister Mabel Bryant of Sligo. He is also survived by his long time companion of 18 years, Linda Hughes of Rocky Grove including her daughter Tori Woolridge and her husband Shawn and their children and her son Tim Hughes and his wife Linda Sue and their children and long time friend Tom Miller of Parker, PA.Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his brothers Charlie and Chester Fox; his sister Sarah Fox and his great-granddaughter Kara Leah Stewart.Friends are invited to the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 at 11:00 am with Jeff Kuchcinski, grandson-in-law, officiating.Interment will be at Emlenton Cemetery.Per Don's wishes, memorial contributions may be made to the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, 321 Rocky Grove Avenue, Franklin, PA 16323; Emlenton Cemetery, PO Box 127, Emleton, PA 16373; Venango County Fair Inc., 867 Mercer Rd, Franklin, PA 16323.To send flowers, cards or online condolences, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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To the family: I am saddened to lose a lifetime dear friend, we have been very close for so many years, I send my condolences to your family and to Linda that cared for him in so many ways…. Sincerely and sadness Dick and Marcy Mc Cleary
Don “Foxy” Fox always “Said what he said and meant what he meant!” and this is why he has always been a great friend and neighbor. He helped us hunt and fix all kind of things. He had time for his family and mine as well. He will be sadly missed and always remembered!
Phil, Alison, Gunnar and Paris Close
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing….What a great neighbor and friend he has been to my Mother, Lucy McCarty all these years…Mary Hoover
With Deepest Sympathy during your time of sorrow. our thoughts are with you. patti&steve mckenzie
My sincere condolences on your loss.
Our deepest condolences to Wally and the Fox family. I want to say that Don was a very special person. I have known him since 1983. When he first came to our need. He was a very caring and loving person . Soon after his first visit to our home. Every year after that we called Don to come and check out our furnaces. Not very many people like him left in this world. He was the old fashion man that cared about you being safe. Thank you Don for the many many times to have saved our family. Bless you Wally for picking up the torch after your dad and coming to our aid. May God comfort you and the Angels carry Don on their wings.
Thank you and God Bless
Jim n Carolyn Baughman
Jamie Baughman and family
Dear Wally and Alvin,
Our sincere thoughts of sympathy and our condolences on the passing of your father, Don. As we have talked about him many times, we know how much he has meant to you. Over the many years, we always enjoyed his visits when he came to work on the furnace. It was always much more than just business with him. He was always so kind and caring and a pleasure to know. Please know we are truly sorrow for your loss.
John & Karla Ohl
So sorry for your loss.I met Donald when Freds Olive Rose Vitez passed away. He was very kind hearted.Fred and Candy Davison
Our sincere sympathy to Don’s Family. Out thoughts and prayers are with you!. Larry and Deb Stover
Wally and Alvin, was saddened to read about your dad. Sympathies to you and all the family.
Tom and Luann Turner
Wally, Linda & Alvin, So sorry for your loss. Just remember all the good times to get you through the bad times. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Linda, Bob and family. Very sorry for your loss. May God give you strength and comfort. Jack and Linda Coogan