FRANKLIN - Rollamarie Whitbeck, Franklin, passed away at Cooperstown Center on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the age of 95.

She was born in Merrickville on May 2, 1928, to Lewis and Ruthann Wormuth.

She attended Franklin Central School and married her high school sweetheart, Clifford Whitbeck, on June 18,1945.

Rollamarie was a homemaker, bookkeeper, skilled plumber, and an avid gardener. She was involved in Scouting for many years and loved participating in local events especially around the holidays.

Rollamarie is survived by her children, Judith (Richard) Feher, Kathy (John) Campbell, and Jonathan (Colleen Bonker) Whitbeck; five grandchildren, John (Teresa) Campbell Jr., Matthew (Susan) Campbell; Jason (Tammy Armitage) Worden, Betsy Whitbeck, and Mathew (Rachael) Whitbeck; eight great-grandchildren, Megan and Kaitlyn Worden; Collin, Kayla, and Marissa Campbell; Tula Whitbeck; Birch, Ty, and Colton Whitbeck; and several nieces and nephews.

Rolla is lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, parent and grandparent. She is known as Gramma Great to her great-grandchildren.

She also leaves a close family friend, Scott Brady.

She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford; and brothers and sisters, Mitchell, Austin, Lewis Jr., Richard, Theresa, Shirley, and Clara.

A social time will be held in Rollamarie's honor from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, June 11, with a short memorial service to follow1 at Franklin Railroad and Community Museum, 572 Main St., Franklin, (behind Wayne bank). The museum was special to her and fitting that our final good-byes to her will be there.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rolla's memory may be made to the Franklin Railroad Museum.

Arrangements are by the Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home, Franklin.

Share fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Whitbeck family at www.bennettfh.com.