Franklin A. Green, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother

RICHBURG — Franklin A. “Frank” Green, 79, a lifelong resident of Richburg, passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday (April 20, 2026) in Olean General Hospital, Olean, after a long illness.

Born Saturday, July 27, 1946, in Olean, he was a son of Cecil and Edwina West Green. In 1967, he married Georgeann “Gay” Young, who survives.

He was a graduate of Richburg Central High School. Frank served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War on Mediterranean cruises, attaining the rank of sergeant.

Frank was employed as a mechanic for the Blue Bird Bus Company in Olean.  For the majority of his working career he was employed by The LC Whitford Company in Wellsville.

He was a farmer by heart, raising chickens, cows and pigs. He enjoyed his yearly visits to the Allegany County Fair. He loved to drink Pepsi and eat vanilla ice cream.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 59 years, Gay; a daughter, Wendy L. Barkley of Warren, Pa.; a son, Lance F. Green of Friendship; three grandchildren, Caitlynn N. Barkley of Richburg, Justine P. (Spencer) Wallace, serving in the U.S. Navy, and Franklin M. Barkley of Colorado; a sister, Judy (Leroy) Schweiger of Waverly; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Frank was predeceased by a grandson, Daniel James Barkley III; and a sister, Nancy Wilson.

Family and friends may gather from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday (April 26, 2026) and from noon to 1 p.m. Monday (April 27, 2026) at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118 S. Union St., Shinglehouse, Pa. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Clint Pearsall of the First Baptist Church, Shinglehouse, officiating.  Burial with military honors, accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard, will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Shinglehouse.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Frank’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692; or the the Richburg Fire Company, P.O. Box 74, Richburg, NY 14774.

Frank’s family entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Frank, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.