George Walter Ekis
July 20, 1945 ~ June 8, 2025
Born in: Butler, Pennsylvania
Resided in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
George Walter Ekis, age 79, of Franklin passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025 at The Caring Place with his wife by his side.
Born on July 20, 1945, in Butler, he was the son of the late Walter and Irene (Bellis) Ekis.
On August 20, 1966 he married the former Charlene Deal.
George was a member of the Atlantic Avenue Church.
He enjoyed being with his family, a good cigar and his dog, Bella.
Surviving is his wife, Charlene; two daughters, Kimberly A. Lyons and her husband, Joseph, of Franklin and Paula C. Johnson of Franklin; a son, Daniel W. Ekis and his wife, Ronda, of Sarasota, FL; his grandchildren Matthew Lyons and his wife, Jennifer, of Middleton, PA, Tyler Lyons of Kennerdell, Emerson Ekis and Ava Ekis of Sarasota, FL; his great-grandchildren Matthew and Marshall Lyons of Middleton, PA; and a sister, Patricia “Patty” Mortimor of The Villages, FL.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Mary Rick and a great granddaughter, Madison Lyons.
A celebration of George’s Life will be held at the Atlantic Avenue Church, 160 Atlantic Avenue, Franklin, at 11:00 am Tuesday, June 24. Family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am prior to the service. Associate Pastor Jason Peterson will officiate. Arrangements are under the care of the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Venango County Humane Society, 286 S. Main St, Seneca, PA 16346.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on George’s Book of Memories online at WarrenFH.com.
Services
Visitation: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Atlantic Avenue Church
160 Atlantic Avenue
Franklin, Pennsylvania 16323
Celebration of Life: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 11:00 am
Atlantic Avenue Church
160 Atlantic Avenue
Franklin, Pennsylvania 16323
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in George Walter Ekis 's name.
Venango County Humane Society
286 South Main St
Seneca,
Pennsylvania
16346
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Dear Charlene, Kim, Paula and Dan,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of George. He was a good man-kind and thoughtful. Your family is in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dan Johnson