Obituary: Franklin C. Boekell, 96, of Wellsville - family of Rocket Roeske

Franklin C. Boekell, 96, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Weston, WV, died Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Wellsville, NY.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Harryetta Stoops Boekell;  and a step-son, Randy “Rocket” Roeske.  On February 7, 1981, in Weston, WV, he married the former Barbara Baldwin Roeske, who survives.  Surviving besides his wife, Barbara, are:  a step-daughter, Bonita Sweet;  six children, Stephen C. Boekell, Jill Boekell, Cinda Boekell, Robin Golden, Holly Stover, and Harry Boekell;  six grandchildren;   ten great-grandchildren.  Services will be private.  Arrangements are entrusted to Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville, NY.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.