Joseph "Joe" L. Rankin, 57, of Sugarcreek Borough passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
He was born on May 18, 1965 in Franklin, a son of the late Clair O., Sr. and Elizabeth A. (O'Brien) Rankin.
Joe enjoyed riding motorcycles and four-wheelers and playing video games. He also enjoyed traveling and especially loved his trips to Las Vegas.
He cherished his brother and loved to spend time with his family every chance he was given. His family was a very important part of his life and his niece and nephews were his world. Joe was a kind-hearted man and was always willing to offer help to anyone who was in need. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Left to cherish his memory are his brother, Clair (Spike) Rankin, Jr. of Franklin; his sister, Tamara Warrington and her husband, Tracy of Cooperstown; his nephews and niece, Michael, Tylor, and Stacie Warrington; his great-nephew, Ryan Warrington; his aunts, Sister Margaret O'Brien of Erie and Dot O'Brien of Las Vegas, NV; his uncle Edward O'Brien of of California; and close cousin, Shawn O'Brien of Las Vegas, NV. Joe is further survived by his beloved female cat, George.
In addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward and Bernice O'Brien and Orville and E. Rankin; his uncles, Tommy O'Brien, Pete Rankin, Cecil Rankin, and Paul Rankin; and his aunt, Pat (O'Brien) Nicewonger.
Family and friends will be received on January 9, 2023 at Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323, from 10 am to 11 am. A funeral service for Joe will be held immediately following the visitation at the funeral home at 11 am.
Joe will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Hill Gardens, Seneca.
Memorial contributions can be made in Joe's memory to the The Kirtland Cancer Foundation,
P.O. Box 108, Franklin, PA 16323
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Joe's Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.