Warren Franks

Warren R. “Dick” Franks, 76 of Scottdale passed away, Monday, April 10, 2017 at his home.  He was born March 5, 1941 in Greensburg a son of the late Florence (Fallavollitti) Snyder.

Dick was employed in the auto sales business for many years and had last worked for Lustine Chevrolet and Kenny Ross Auto. It was known among his family and friends that Dick could “sell just about anything!”  Following his retirement, he remained in the auto industry as a parts delivery driver for NAPA.  He enjoyed golfing and playing gin rummy with his family. No one was ever a stranger to him, he made a friend everywhere he went.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Nunamaker.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Cindy (Kuhns) Franks; his children, Cyndi (Michael) Baggarly; Mitchell (April) Franks; Nicholas Franks; Kevin Lauffer, Jr. (Ashlee) and Matthew Lauffer (Amanda); six grandchildren, Kiersten Gavlin (RJ), Michael Baggarly, Bradley Baggarly, Joshua Franks, Connor Baggarly and Noah Franks; four sisters, Patricia Zelmore (Arnie); Mary Ruth Will (Herbie); Bonnie Wadsworth (Denny); Cindy Roberts (Michael); several nieces and nephews and his special friends, Gino Alongi and Jim and Sharon Dinicola.  Dick also cherished his two cats, Milly Mae and Boo Boo.

Dick’s family will receive relatives and friends at his Remembrance Gathering on Sunday, May 7 from Noon to 1 pm at GRAFT-JACQUILLARD FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. 303 Pittsburgh St. Scottdale where his memorial service will take place at 1 pm.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Humane Society of Somerset County PO Box 182, 204 Whitetail Rd. Somerset, PA 15501.