Earl A. Raup, 79, of 113 Shay Road ,Franklin died at 1:58 PM , Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Sugar Creek Station. Born December 24, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Earl was the son of the late August and Elizabeth L. (Kobelski) Raup. He was married to Peggy Joyce Ausel, who preceded him in death. Earl was employed as a foreman for CPT. Mr. Raup was a life member of the Moose Lodge # 83 in Franklin, and a social member of the Franklin VFW. He volunteered his time in the kitchen at the Moose Lodge to help raise money for cancer. He was well known for his cooking and his hospitality. Earl is survived by his sons, Richard Raup and his wife, Michelle, of Franklin, Earl "Mike" Raup Jr. and his wife, Robin, of Rocky Grove, and Chester Raup and his wife, Chris, of Reno; his daughter, Margie Mitchell of Rockland; his brother, Ted Rusiewicz of Oil City; and his sisters, Delores Meals and her husband, Ken of Stoneboro, Elizabeth Sherman of Ohio, and Marcy Shaffer of Cooperstown. He is additionally survived by his grandchildren, Troy Raup of Sugarcreek, Caleb Mitchell of Pittsburgh, Mugsy Raup of North Carolina, Anthony Raup of Summerville, and Frank Raup of Reno; his great-grandchildren, Briana and Page Raup; and his companion dogs, Pansy and Duke. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his sons, Walter and John Raup; his son-in-law, Darrel Mitchell; his brothers, Steve, Carl, Chester, Paul, and Robert; and his sisters, Annie, Helen, and Pauline. Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Friday, October 11, 2013, from 3:00PM - 7:00PM. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 12th, 2013 at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., with Pastor Bobbi Nelson of the Kennerdell Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Lupher Chapel Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 2183 Route 68, Suite 1, Clarion, PA, 16214 . To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com .

Earl A. Raup, 79, of 113 Shay Road ,Franklin died at 1:58 PM , Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Sugar Creek Station. Born December 24, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Earl was the son of the late August and Elizabeth L. (Kobelski) Raup. He was married to Peggy Joyce Ausel, who preceded him in death. Earl was employed as a foreman for CPT. Mr. Raup was a life member of the Moose Lodge # 83 in Franklin, and a social member of the Franklin VFW. He volunteered his time in the kitchen at the Moose Lodge to help raise money for cancer. He was well known for his cooking and his hospitality. Earl is survived by his sons, Richard Raup and his wife, Michelle, of Franklin, Earl Mike Raup Jr. and his wife, Robin, of Rocky Grove, and Chester Raup and his wife, Chris, of Reno; his daughter, Margie Mitchell of Rockland; his brother, Ted Rusiewicz of Oil City; and his sisters, Delores Meals and her husband, Ken of Stoneboro, Elizabeth Sherman of Ohio, and Marcy Shaffer of Cooperstown. He is additionally survived by his grandchildren, Troy Raup of Sugarcreek, Caleb Mitchell of Pittsburgh, Mugsy Raup of North Carolina, Anthony Raup of Summerville, and Frank Raup of Reno; his great-grandchildren, Briana and Page Raup; and his companion dogs, Pansy and Duke. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his sons, Walter and John Raup; his son-in-law, Darrel Mitchell; his brothers, Steve, Carl, Chester, Paul, and Robert; and his sisters, Annie, Helen, and Pauline. Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Friday, October 11, 2013, from 3:00PM - 7:00PM. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 12th, 2013 at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., with Pastor Bobbi Nelson of the Kennerdell Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Lupher Chapel Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 2183 Route 68, Suite 1, Clarion, PA, 16214 . To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.