Donald M Franklin

Donald M. Franklin of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, at the age of 90. He is survived by his beloved wife, Josephine Halle-Franklin; adored children, Richard (Joyce) Franklin, Mindy (Malcolm) Halliday, Susan (Roy) Garfinkel, and Lauren (Shawn) Smith; loving brother, Allan (Ellen) Franklin; precious grandchildren, Pamela Franklin, Melanie Franklin (Jon Foster), Jennifer Franklin (David Sedei), Paul Halliday (Wendy Kanter), Megan Halliday (Bart Mundy), Kevin Halliday, Carli (Josh) Ruffner, Abigail Franklin, Matthew (Sarah) Franklin, Tyler Garfinkel, Hailey Garfinkel, Jack Smith, and Kaya Smith; and his cherished great-grandchildren, Shai Foster, Waverly Halliday, Wade Halliday, Tucker Mundy, Hayden Ruffner, and Harper Ruffner. He was predeceased by his devoted wife, Paula Ann Franklin (nee Miller); caring brother, Norman "Bobby" Franklin; dear parents, Morris and Sadie Franklin; and treasured daughter, Karen (Gary) Franklin.

Service at Sol Levinson's Chapel on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, at 9:30 AM. Interment will be held at Baltimore Hebrew Berrymans Lane Cemetery in Reisterstown, MD. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Beth Tfiloh Congregation or Gilchrist Hospice. The family will be in mourning at the family residence at 3 Calvary Court, Lutherville, MD 21093 after interment with a service at 6:30 PM, Thursday beginning at 11:00 AM with service at 6:30 PM, and a service on Friday at 8:00 AM, with shiva ending at 12 pm.