Randolph W. “Randy” Franklin, 71, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Shadyside Hospital. He was born January 19, 1949 in Steubenville, a son of the late Charles “Fred” & Pauline Babicz Franklin. He retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. as an area supervisor in the blast furnace department of the Mingo Junction and Steubenville plants. Randy was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed telling stories and jokes, loving to make people laugh.
In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by his sister Rebecca “Becky” Whiteside.
Randy is survived by his wife Linda K. Mathieu Franklin; two daughters Raye Linn (Brett) Franklin Leukart of Bexley, OH & Kimberly Gayle (Ken) Franklin Nadel of Chicago, IL; four grandchildren Emma, Tucker, Charlotte & Brooke; two brothers Charles (Marie) Franklin of New Cumberland, WV & David (Christine) Franklin of Independence, KY; and one sister Carla (Tony) Cafero of Las Vegas, NV.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Noon in the chapel of Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Gossett presiding, followed by a graveside service at Fort Steuben Burial Estates. Visitation one hour prior (11 a.m. - Noon)
Memorial contributions may be directed to Rose M. DeFede Women's Scholarship Fund (in memory of Randy Franklin) and mailed to : Marisa Ross, Franciscan University, 1235 University Blvd., Steubenville, OH 43952. Electronic donations can be made on the website https://giving.franciscan.edu/give Use the link and change the "Fund Name" to "Other". Then type in "Rose M. DeFede Women's Guild Scholarship".
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09/03/2024
Tim Pestian
Dave - so sorry to hear of your brothers passing - my deepest sympathy to you and your family - may he rest in peace
09/03/2024
Mike and Michele Berarducci
Deepest sympathies to Randy's family and many friends on his passing.......May he rest in peace
09/03/2024
Janet Green Kuester
Sorry for your loss
09/03/2024
Yaich
Gordie, So very sorry for your loss.
09/03/2024
Loretta Gossett
Linda,I was so sorry to hear about Randy. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers. May he rest in peace.God bless you,Loretta Gossett
09/03/2024
Kevin Symonds
Dear Linda, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. If you ever want to talk, please don't hesitate to reach out! In the meantime, my prayers for you and your husband.-Kevin Symondswww.kevinsymonds.com
09/03/2024
Bob De Frank
I worked for Randy on #5 Blast Furnace. As a foreman, he was well liked and fair supervisor. R.I.P. Boss.
09/03/2024
Stanley Michnowicz
Hi Linda, It's Stan Michnowicz. In case you don't remember me, I'll try to clarify my identity in a minute. But first and foremost, I want to express my heartfelt condolences to you and your family regarding Randy's passing. I was deeply saddened to hear that news. Randy & I attended CCHS together. He was class of 66 and I was class of 67. We both were La Belle boys as well. The coincidence of attending the same high school and residing in the same neighborhood gave us a lifelong connection. Randy and I were not buddy-buddy. Nor were we close friends doing or after high school. I'd describe our relationship as casual acquaintances throughout high school and after up until the time that I left Steubenville in 1978. I did not see Randy all that often after high school but when our paths crossed, I thoroughly enjoyed our brief encounters. I always walked away from those encounters with a good feeling and a smile on my face. I always admired Randy's carefree, laid back, happy go luck disposition and his positive outlook on life. Yes, in my mind, Randy was truly one of the good guys and therefore Randy's goodness will live on with you and your family. May the light of God surround Randy's soul. May the love of God enfold Randy's soul. May the power of God protect Randy's soul. And may the abiding presence of God sustain and comfort you and your family. Peace be with you. Now to clarify my identity. My wife Sandy (Frachione) and I resided at 322 Woodlawn Rd. from 1972 until 1978. It was the large two-story house adjacent to "Pizza Pie Park." Our house was almost directly across the street from Randy's parents' house. Randy & you bought our 1974 white corvette. I hope this helps to clarify my identity.
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