Frederick "Fred" Owen Bigley

Fred O. Bigley, 76, of Franklin passed away on March 4, 2026 at UPMC Seneca with his family at his side.

Born on July 5, 1949 in Oil City, he was the son of the late Ralph and Lina (Hall) Bigley.

He was a graduate of Oil City High School. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Marines where he proudly served as a cook during the Vietnam War.

Fred was baptized by the Franklin Church of the Nazarene and he remained very active with the church.

He had a passion for sports with Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates and the Boston Celtics being his top favorites. He was also the softball scorekeeper for Hanna’s Printing team and best supporter of the league. He enjoyed bingo and will be missed by his special friends, Betty and Gladys.

Fred enjoyed volunteering for the Venango VNA and helping the Wounded Warriors Project when he could. He enjoyed cooking and loved listening to bluegrass music.

Left to cherish his memory is Jared Hancher of Franklin who he raised like he was his own son; his siblings Jim Bigley, Becky Watson and her husband, Jim, and Evey Bigley all of Franklin and Mark Bigley and his wife, Nita, of Baltimore, MD; his niece Stacy Bigley of Ohio; his nephews Derek Watson of Franklin, Jacob Watson and his wife, Brittney, of Polk; and his great-nieces and nephews Bryson, Brystol, Tyler, Richie, Tanner, Misty Jo, Jeremy, and Jimmie.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Herb, Dan, and Gilbert Bigley and his sister-in-law, Carolyn Bigley.

Guests will be received at the Franklin Church of the Nazarene, 393 Pone Lane, Franklin on Wednesday, March 11th from 3 pm to 5 pm. Services for Fred will be held immediately following at the church at 5 pm with Pastor David Smith officiating.

Fred will be laid to rest with his family at the Dempseytown Lutheran Cemetery, Dempseytown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Fred’s name to the Venango VNA Foundation, 491 Allegheny Blvd, Franklin, PA 16323 and/or the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Arrangements are in the care of Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin, PA 16323.

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Frederick’s Book of Memories online at warrenfh.com.