Franklin Sarver, 29, of Hyndman, Pennsylvania, died from gun violence on November 2, 1980.

The Sarver family has long ties to Hyndman. Franklin was a son of Joseph and Mary Cora Sarver. His brother Paul Edward Sarver (born January 22, 1957) was later listed as having been preceded in death by Franklin; Paul died on May 16, 2024. Paul is survived by a brother, Joseph Richard Sarver, and several sisters. Beyond these family notes and the date of Franklin’s death, details remain scarce.

If anyone knew Franklin or remembers the events around November 2, 1980, please share what you know.