Roberta P. McKain

Roberta P. McKain, 95, of Franklin passed away on February 18, 2018 at The Caring Place in Franklin. Roberta was born June 9, 1922, to the late Carl and Mamie Johnson Perrine in Greenville, PA. She was married to the late Henry P. McKain, Jr. on May 10, 1947, and they shared their lives for 50 years.She graduated from Penn High School in Greenville and Oil City Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She also attended continuing education seminars. She worked at the Franklin Hospital as an Obstetric staff nurse in the operating room. She then became the Director of Nursing at Venango Manor where she worked for 12 years before she retired. During her life she accomplished many things. She served as a leader for Cub Scouts and volunteered for blood banks. She was a member of Venango County AAA and the Rainbow Beagle Club. She had served as the secretary of numerous committees. Roberta served on the Northwest Regional Council and attended meetings regularly. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, and playing cards. Roberta was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin. Left to cherish her memory are her two children, Michael McKain and his wife, Wendy, of Rockland, and Paula Palmer and her husband, Scott, of Franklin. Also remembering Roberta, are her 6 grandchildren: Melanie McKain, Jacquelyn Redenz and her husband, Stan, Jason Palmer and his wife, Misty, Josh Palmer, Julie Palmer - Cook and her husband, Nathaniel, and Jeremy Palmer, as well as 6 great-grandchildren; Haileigh DeVillars, Kellyn Palmer, Vivian Palmer, Emerson Cook, Gabriel Redenz and Fiona Redenz. Roberta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her two sisters, Shirley Aikens and Helen Fresh; as well as her brother, Stanley Perrine. Visitation will be held at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc.,1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323 on Sunday, February 25, 2018, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 4:00 PM following visitation, with Rev. Bill Hastings, pastor of the Seneca United Methodist Church officiating. The family suggests that memorial contributions be sent to Meals on Wheels in your area and/or to The Caring Place - 103 N. 13th Street, Franklin, PA 16323. To send cards, flowers, or to share condolences, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com