Carol Franken Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Carol Franken (Youngstown, Ohio), born in Madison, Wisconsin, who passed away on December 15, 2023. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her brothers, William "Bill" Sloan and James "Jim" Sloan; and her son Attorney Timothy E. Franken. She is survived by: her children, John Franken (Darline) of North Canton, Kelly Benson (Tom) of Canfield and Kitty Jane Kreider (John) of Bensalem; and her grandchildren, Briget Morrison (Mike), Erin Collins (Steve), Jake Franken (Denise), Brad Franken (Leah), Corey Franken, Luke Franken (Shiori), Abby Franken, Kathleen Benson, Ryan Kreider (Renee) and Shay Lynn Kreider. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like any contributions to be given to the Carol Franken Scholarship Fund at Youngstown State University Foundation, that Diane and Ed Reese generously set up in Carol's name.
