Wilbur R. VanZandt

Wilbur R. VanZandt, 90, of Rocky Grove passed away on November 9, 2026. Born on October 1, 1936 in Franklin, he was the son of the late Raymond W. and Alice M. Rupert VanZandt.

In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and boating. He was very skilled at woodworking and dealing with computers. He found peace while fishing and last year caught a big one while on a charter. He loved to go for rides and stopping to get a banana split. Most recently, he found joy in campfires.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Lynda Pier of Franklin; his sons Ronald Dean VanZandt and Daniel J. VanZandt and his wife Danielle all of Franklin; his grandson Ronald Dean VanZandt, Jr and his wife, Tammy, of Rockland; his great grandchildren Steven Leroy and Chloe VanZandt of Rockland; and his brother William VanZandt of St. Petersburg, PA. He will be missed by his best and furry companion, Roman.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Patricia “Pat” A. (Clark) VanZandt; his son Steven Leroy VanZandt; and his daughter-in-law Betty VanZandt.

Guests will be received at Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA on Friday, November 13th from 11 am until the start of services at 1 pm with Pastor Stephen Flugga, pastor of Congress Hill Church of God, officiating.

Wilbur will be laid to rest next to Pat in Franklin Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Wilbur’s name to the Venango County Humane Society, 286 South Main Street, Seneca, PA 16346.

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