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Obituary for Frances Q. Pratt

Frances Q. Pratt passed away on January 13, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was born March 29, 1947, in Westfield, New York, the son of the late Norman and Sara (McQuaig) Pratt. He was educated in the Sherman School System, graduating with the class of 1965.

Frank was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1966 until 1971. After his military service, he returned to Sherman with his late wife of thirty-three years, Vicky Lee (Clark) Pratt, who passed away in 2009. He worked for more than twenty years in refrigeration for the Van De Camp Corporation in Erie, Pennsylvania.

He was very active in the local American Legion Posts in Sherman, Clymer, and Ripley, New York. Through the Legion, Frank coordinated area Boy’s State and Girl’s State organizations as well as the Future Business Leaders of America, helping shape and mentor local youth toward leadership.

Frank enjoyed his family, traveling, cars, trucks, tractors, politics, genealogy, and philanthropy. He was known for his outspoken nature, patriotic spirit, and a firm “Don’t Tread On Me” attitude. He was also a member of the local Chautauqua County S.C.O.P.E. organization, through which he promoted and educated the public on Second Amendment rights.

He was preceded in death by two infant sons, Timothy Jay and Anthony Curtis Pratt; his sister, Susan Broeme; an infant grandson, Benjamin Adam Gard; and his parents-in-law, Edwin and Elsie Clark.

Frank is survived by his long-time companion, Aleane Maring of Sherman, NY; her daughter, Danielle (Jeremy) Webster of Erie, PA; his children, Ryan Pratt of Jamestown, NY; Violet (David) Gard of Ripley, NY; and Christopher (Samantha) Pratt of Lima, Ohio; nephew Jeremy Broeme; grandchildren Elizabeth, Sarah, and David Gard; Roxanne Marie Paige Rose; Christopher Jr., Kaylee, Nathan, Nicolas, and Penelope Pratt; and Henry and Wren Webster.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 19, 2026. Friends and family may call from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Bowers Funeral Home, 92 S. Lake Street, North East, Pennsylvania. Interment will be in Mina, New York, at a later date.

A celebration of life dinner will follow at the First Baptist Church, 9689 E. Side Hill Road, Ripley, New York. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fantauzzi Funeral Home, 82 E. Main Street, Fredonia, New York.