Donald H. Fox, 92 of Franklin passed away at The Caring Place at 4:30 am on October 22nd, 2017.

Born in Perry Twp, Clarion County on October 5th, 1925, he was the son of Herman Dean and Elsie Leona (Wile) Fox.

On August 26, 1953, he married Hazel May Weller who preceded him in death on October 8, 1994.

Don was a WWII Era Army Air Force Veteran.

Don worked for Alvin Kahle at the Emlenton Chevrolet garage. He also worked for Singer Sewing and was a machinist at Chicago Pneumatic Tool from 1955 to 1975. In 1975, Don and his son purchased the Northwestern Heating of Oil City and ran the business together until his retirement in 1994.

Don was a trustee and member of the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed camping and being a member of the Venango County Caravan Club. He also enjoyed deer hunting and was a long-time member of the Coon and Fox Club.

Don was proud of his 1938 Chevy Coupe and was always seen at local car shows. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Oil Region AACA car club.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Wallace D. Fox and his wife Sue of Cooperstown and Alvin W. Fox of Rocky Grove; his daughter Linda M. Tarr and her husband Bob of Venus; his grandchildren Donny Rankin and his wife Amanda, Jarred Jenkins, Anita Kuchcinski and her husband Jeff, Christine Stewart and her husband Jamie, Rikki Schwab, Carrie Collins and her husband Eric and Christina Van Horn; 9 great-grandchildren; his brother Rawland Fox and his wife Shirley of Butler and his sister Mabel Bryant of Sligo. He is also survived by his longtime companion of 18 years, Linda Hughes of Rocky Grove including her daughter Tori Woolridge and her husband Shawn and their children and her son Tim Hughes and his wife Linda Sue and their children and longtime friend Tom Miller of Parker, PA.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his brothers Charlie and Chester Fox; his sister Sarah Fox and his great-granddaughter Kara Leah Stewart.

Friends are invited to the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 from 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 at 11:00 am with Jeff Kuchcinski, grandson-in-law, officiating.

Interment will be at Emlenton Cemetery.

Per Don’s wishes, memorial contributions may be made to the Rocky Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, 321 Rocky Grove Avenue, Franklin, PA 16323; Emlenton Cemetery, PO Box 127, Emleton, PA 16373; Venango County Fair Inc., 867 Mercer Rd, Franklin, PA 16323.

To send flowers, cards or online condolences, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.