Franklin L. Huffman, 78, of West Deer twp., passed away March 13, 2014 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Harrison twp. Born March 21, 1935 in Pittsburgh to the late Melvin L. and Leah (Burger) Huffman, he lived in West Deer Twp all his life. Frank was a 1953 graduate of West Deer High School and worked for; United Engineering of Lawrenceville, Gulf Oil of Delmont, and General Motors in West Mifflin where he retired from in 1999. Frank was a Life Member of West Deer #2 VFD since 1947, Free & Accepted Mason, Lodge 716, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Pgh., Feternal Order of the Moose, Verona, West Deer Alumni Assoc, and UAW. His was an Army veteran, and an Avid hunter. He enjoyed gardening, going to flea markets, country music, but especially spending time with his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Carole (Schmidt) Huffman; children Frank L. (Cheryl) Huffman Jr. of West Deer and Tammi (Ed) Skinner, of Tarentum; granddaughter Rebecca, Christina, and Danielle Huffman; sister Earlene Sampson of Sarver. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Melvin and Norman Huffman.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm, Sunday, March 16, 2014 at the Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home, 179 Starr Rd Russellton, where a services will be held 11 am Monday with Rev. Jeffrey Wylie officiating. Frank will be laid to rest at East Union Cemetery, West Deer Twp.