Frances Q. Pratt

Frances Q. Pratt passed away on Jan. 13, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Erie, PA Born March 29, 1947 in Westfield, NY. He was the son of the late Norman and Sara (McQuaig) Pratt, and educated in the Sherman School System class of ’65. He was a proud member of The United States Marine Corps from 1966 through 1971. Later, he returned to Sherman with his late wife of thirty-three years, Vicky Lee (Clark) Pratt, who passed in 2009. He was a dedicated employee of the Van De Camp corporation in Erie, PA for over twenty years, working in refrigeration. Norman was very active in the local American Legion Posts in Sherman, Clymer, and Ripley, NY. Through the Legion, he coordinated the area Boy’s State and Girl’s State organizations, as well as the Future Business Leaders of America, shaping our local youth to become the leaders of tomorrow. Frank enjoyed his family, traveling, cars, trucks, tractors, politics, genealogy as well as philanthropy. He was outspoken, known for his patriotic spirit and “Don’t Tread On Me.” attitude. He was a member of the local S.C.O.P.E. organization promoting and educating the public on our Second Amendment rights.