Gerald “Jerry” Bruce Boughner, Jr., 57, of Cooperstown, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 7, 2018, following a courageous battle with Lymphoma Cancer.

Born August 23, 1961 in Franklin, Jerry was the son of Gerald Bruce and RuthAnne Carson Boughner, Sr. He married Denise Book on May 9, 1987, and she survives.

Jerry was employed at his family’s business, Eclipse Electric, as an Electric Motor/Welder Repairman.

He was also employed at Kelly’s Pools and Spas and Carriage City Laundry as a repairman.

Jerry loved fireworks and worked as a Pyrotechnician for Pryotecnico Fireworks, Inc. in New Castle.

He played softball in the ‘Over 35 League’, coached the Rocky Grove High School Swim Team, and enjoyed playing golf.

He especially cherished spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents and wife, Jerry is survived by his daughter, Carly Marie Boughner, of Marienville; his sisters, Leanne Prichard and her husband, Thomas, of Franklin, and Laurie Osgood and her husband, Stephen, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and his maternal grandmother, Lillian Carson, of Franklin.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Wilbert “Bill” Carson; and his paternal grandparents, Emery Q. and Edna M. Boughner.

Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12th with Deacon Walt Jones of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, officiating.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to PPFF (Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation), with “Friends of Oil Creek SP” on the memo line, and mailed to: Friends of Oil Creek State Park, 305 State Park Road, Oil City PA 16301.

Online condolences may be made at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.