Franklin Lawrence Kellogg

Franklin L.Kellogg (1939-2026)

Frank, a lifelong Berkshire County resident, loved his family and his many dogs.

Franklin Kellogg, 86, of Hartsville, passed away peacefully on September 3rd 2026, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Great Barrington in October 1939 to Robert N. and Marguerite (Parrish) Kellogg, the youngest of six children. After graduating from Searles High School, he worked at Great Barrington Garage and Gilligan Brothers, honing his skills for future trades before completing Army basic training and serving as an Army Reservist.

He worked for Custom Extrusion for 48 years as a die and tool maker. He also ran his own workshop, Kellogg Machine Company.

Frank was a member of the New Marlborough Volunteer Fire Department for many years and enjoyed participating in parades, especially driving the department’s 1930 Reo Firetruck. He was also part of the racing crew for stock car 451 at Lebanon Valley Speedway many a Saturday summer night.

Fishing and hunting with family and friends, as well as tag sales, tracking with his dogs, and collecting antique tractors and tools were among his many joys in life. He spent many hours logging for firewood with family and friends.

Frank met the love of his life, Sharron Yagunoff, in 1976 while recovering from surgery at Fairview Hospital, where she was an RN. The two were joined in marriage on May 14, 1977.

Frank will be remembered for his quiet, gentle manner as well as his appreciation of a well-timed joke or prank.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, and sister. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharron, and his three children, Sharon (Richard) Hadash of Minnesota, Franklyn Kellogg of Maryland, and Peter Kellogg of Hartsville, and many nieces and nephews. 

The family of Franklin Kellogg. will receive friends on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home in Great Barrington. Funeral services will be held on Wed., September 9, 2026, at 10 AM, graveside in Hartsville Cemetery

In Lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the New Marlborough Fire and Rescue Dept. c/o Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230. To send remembrances to his family, please go to https://www.finnertyandstevens.com/obituaries/frank-kellogg