Franklin Charlton

Franklin J. Charlton, age 80 of Alliance, died at Mercy Medical Center at 11:45 p.m. January 14, 2005.
He was born February 24, 1924 in Alliance, Ohio to James and Estella (Kropf) Charlton, and was a lifelong Alliance resident.
Mr. Charlton graduated from Alliance High School and was employed by the former Alliance Machine Company as a Crane Erector, retiring in 1986.
He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church.
Mr. Charlton was also a U.S. Army W.W.II Veteran, having served during the European-African Middle Eastern Theatre. He was the recipient of one Bronze Battle Star and one Silver Star.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret "Peg" Swecker, whom he married May 25, 1950; one son, David A. Charlton of Alliance; one sister, Kathleen Powell of Cleveland; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home with Rev. Hugh Hookway officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Highland Memorial Park.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 470 E. Broadway, Alliance, Ohio 44601.