Obituaries

Frances Varner

Frances “Lynn” Varner, 76, of Mt. Morris, Pa., passed away Saturday afternoon, June 14, 2025, at her residence following an extended illness.
Born March 10, 1949, in Cascade, Lynn was a daughter of the late Alfred and Beulah Patton Harmon.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Raymond Clark “Skieze” Varner, whom she married December 31, 1966; two daughters, Rhonda and husband, Gary Sine who reside in Labelle, Pa., and Rochelle “Shelly” Varner at home; two grandchildren, Dylan Varner and Rhiannon Sine, who also reside Labelle, Pa.; one sister, Brenda Hardesty of Morgantown; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Dorothy Miller, Patty Groves, Bob Harmon and Romie Harman.
Lynn loved bird watching. She was formerly employed as a pastry chef at West Virginia University and as a cook at the former Morgan Manor
Nursing Home.
Friends may join the family to honor Lynn’s life and legacy at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Westover, 304-292-9494, from 2 until the time of the funeral service at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 19. Following the funeral service, and in accordance with her requests, Lynn will be cremated.
Condolences and other gifts of comfort may be offered to the family at www.smithfcc.com.