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Violet M. Usoff

Violet M. Usoff, 86,of Franklin, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 25 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.

Born March 12, 1928 in Clintonville, Violet was the daughter of the late Elmer Ellsworth and Rachael Pearl Surrena Miller. She was married to Floyd Usoff who preceded her in death.

Throughout the years, Violet had many jobs. She worked at Isaaly’s as a clerk, at Franklin Hospital as a nurse’s aide, and also worked at the Voyager Inn. Violet also had her own janitorial service for many years and cleaned for many businesses and churches. She enjoyed being outside, fishing, and working in her garden. Even though she had a stroke 4 years ago and was confined to a wheelchair, Violet still managed to enjoy hunting, by using her “custom-made” bows and rifle. She also enjoyed spending time at the Farmer’s Market in Franklin.

Violet is survived by her three sons, Merl Grinder and his fiancee’, Judy Mazon, of Franklin, Steven Grinder of Warren, and Michael Grinder and his wife, Mary, of Franklin; and her daughter, Shirley Walling of Wisconsin. She is also survived by her sisters, Irma Irene Paden of Franklin and Lillian Bowen of Ohio; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Violet was preceded in death by her son, Donald Grinder; her sisters, Mary Roemer and Altha Miller; and her brothers, Elmer Miller, Jr., Edward Miller and Perry Miller.

Family and friends of Violet will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Friday, March 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held following visitation with Pastor Scott Woodlee, pastor of Franklin Alliance Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Graham Cemetery.

To send cards, flowers, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit Gardinier Funeral Home

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