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McCloskey, Franklin D

McCloskey, Franklin D

Male 1933 - 2021  (87 years)

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  • Name McCloskey, Franklin D 
    Nickname Cuff 
    Birth 16 Nov 1933  Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Cemetery Highland Cemetery, Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Highland Cemetery 
    Address:
    Highland Cemetery 
    Death 5 Nov 2021  Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Obituary 8 Nov 2021  Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Lock Haven Express 
    • Franklin D. "Cuff" McCloskey, 87, of Howard, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021.

Born on Nov. 16, 1933, in Howard Twp., he was the son of the late Grover and Hazel (Gardner) McCloskey. He was married to Glenna F. (Noah) McCloskey until her death on July 15, 2018.

"Cuff" was employed at the Cerro Metals in Bellefonte for more 33 years before retiring. He was a member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Howard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering around the house. He liked to watch old western movies, the "Andy Griffith Show," and football on television. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

"Cuff" is survived by his two sons: Gary L. McCloskey and his wife, Lisa, of Yarnell and Barry G. McCloskey and his fiancee, Justine Witherite, of Howard; one brother, Horace McCloskey of Howard; and four grandchildren.

Along with parents and wife, "Cuff" was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

Public visitation will be on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, from 10 a.m. until noon and a funeral service to follow at the Pilgrim Holiness Church, 155 Church Road, Howard, with Rev. Titus Stracener officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Howard.
    _UID 225C983FA66D42F791903437C33BB06B460C 
    Burial 9 Nov 2021  Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Highland Cemetery 
    Oldest Known Ancestors
    Paternal Line: Jesse Glibert McCloskey,   b. 15 Oct 1849, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Aug 1937, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    Maternal Line: Sarah Mills,   b. 10 Mar 1825, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 May 1867, Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    Person ID I13244  Family Tree
    Last Modified 1 Dec 2021 

    Father McCloskey, Grover Cleveland,   b. 1892   d. 1970 (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Gardner, Hazel Viola,   b. 1902   d. 2001 (Age 99 years) 
    Marriage Est 1925 
    Family ID F4356  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart