Bruce L. Rankin

Bruce L. Rankin, 54, of Onuffer Rd., Emlenton, died Wednesday afternoon, January 6, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh from injuries he sustained in a vehicle accident on January 2.

Bruce was born in Oil City on May 23, 1961. He was the son of Helen V. Griffin Rankin of Kennerdell and the late Paul L. Rankin.

Bruce graduated in 1979 from Franklin High School and Oil City Vo-Tech. Bruce had been employed for many years in the construction industry as a carpenter.

His greatest joy was the company of his grandkids. He also enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, camping, and a cold beer with friends.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Pauline M. Rankin; five children, Warren J. Albert and his wife, Patricia, of Oil City, Jason V. Albert of Jonesboro, LA, Emily S. Smith and her husband, Shaun, of Louisville, OH, Nick R . Albert and his wife, Erin M., of Emlenton, and Crystal M. "Curly" Rankin of Blue Springs, MO; a brother, Kevin P. Rankin, and his wife, Valerie, of Kennerdell; two sisters, Kris Lingenfelter and her husband, Jim, of New Castle and Tammy Slater and her husband, Dave, of Clintonville; eleven grandchildren, Zoe, Mason, Alex, Zachary, Gage, Daniel, Tanner, Wyatt, Virgil, Calvin, and Alyssa; five nephews, Steve, Clay, Matt, Mark, Eric, and one niece, Nikki, and many good friends.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Abigail Grace, and a niece, Sara.

Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home Inc., 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton, from 1 - 3 and 6 - 9 p.m. Saturday. A service of remembrance will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Zion Union Cemetery, Emlenton. Memorial contributions in Bruce's memory may be made to The Emlenton Rod & Gun Club, PO Box 383, Emlenton, PA 16373 or the Clarion Co. Rod & Gun Club, 305 Miller St., Knox, PA 16232 or to a charity of one's choice. For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.

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