Joseph "Jody" A. Franek III, 66, of Hermitage, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday evening April 8, 2023, following a battle with cancer.

Jody was born on Feb. 11, 1957, in New York City, the son of Joseph A. Franek Jr. and Vivian (Ruggiero) Franek. He was a 1975 graduate of New Canaan High School and went on to attend the University of Colorado

Boulder.

Jody enjoyed Semester at Sea before graduating with a bachelors degree in accounting.

Jody married the former Kathleen Peacock on June 21, 1986, and they have shared over 40 years together and the love of their children Hana and Joseph.

He was the owner and operator of his family business, the Franek Consumer Discount Company in Farrell, for many years until his retirement.

Jody enjoyed traveling with his family, especially to the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He also loved golfing, his car collection, and spending time with his family.

His memories will continue to live on through his wife Kathy; daughter Hana Miller and her husband Kerby; son Joseph A. Franek IV; grandson Joseph A. Franek V; sister Catherine Cibere and her husband Andrew; and father-in-law Charles Peacock.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Robert Franek.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Amaryllis Hospice.

Visitation: 10 a.m. until the start of service Monday (4-17-23) at the SAMPLE-O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 555 E. State St., Sharon.

Funeral service: 12 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Burial: St. Ann's Cemetery.

Friends are invited to express their condolences and share their memories with Jody's family by visiting www.sampleodonnellfh.com.