Francis "Franny" Rockburn

Francis I. Rockburn, 88, of Harrisville, passed away peacefully at his home, July 24, 2024.

Franny was born September 10, 1935 in Harrisville.  He was the son of the late Alfred and Mary Wornick Rockburn.

Franny received his education in Slippery Rock.  Franny was a proud veteran.  He enlisted into the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1956. 

Franny was married to Dixie Buchanan on August 14, 1970, she survives.

Franny retired from Joy Manufacturing in Franklin as a machinist.  He had previously worked for Cooper Bessemer in Grove City.  Franny was a member of the Harrisville American Legion, Grove City Eagles, and the Moose.

Franny loved to go boating and working on restoration of wooden boats.  He loved to be on the water and being with friends and family.  Him and Dixie spent many nights on their motorcycle taking rides.  They loved to travel and see new places.  Later in his life he most enjoyed sitting on his porch.

Loved ones to cherish his memory is his wife Dixie Rockburn of Harrisville, his children Tim (Lori) Kamerer of Grove City, Todd (Susan) Rockburn of Forestville, Joe (Wendy) Rockburn of Grove City and Kim (Matt) Alfreno of Butler.  Franny’s 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren also survive. 

He is preceded in death by his parents his two children, William and Marcy, his sisters Barb, Joan, Billy and Carol.

Family will welcome friends at the Jamison McKinley Funeral Home, 117 N. Main Street, Harrisville on Monday, July 29, 2024 from noon till 2:00 p.m.  Funeral services will take place at the St. Anthony Cemetery in Harrisville after the end of visitation, 2:15 p.m. 

Friends can email condolences by visiting www.jamisonfuneralhome.com 

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