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William Frantz Obituary
Born Sept. 13, 1943, in Bradford, he was a son of the late William C. Frantz and Barbara A. Wright Frantz, who survives. On May 14, 1988, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., he married Marlene Larson Frantz, who also survives.
He was a 1963 graduate of Bradford High School. After high school, he worked for Zippo Manufacturing Co. for a time then moved to Pittsburgh and worked as a mechanic for a few years. He returned to Bradford and returned to work as a laborer for Zippo for more than 35 years, retiring in 2005.
He was a member of the West Branch United Methodist Church. He was an avid bird watcher, loved woodworking, hunting and fishing. He was also an assistant baseball coach for Little League for a time.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three children, Sue (Mark) Courteau of Prior Lake, Minn., Carol Frantz-Monroe of Pasadena, Md., and Mark (Chriss) Frantz of Fremont, Neb.; three stepchildren, Kimberly (Phil) MacIintosh of Fair Oaks, Calif., Melissa (Chris) Beer of Rixford and Wanda Barnard of Orangevale, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Terry L. Frantz of Rew and Martin "Mick" Frantz of Bradford; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Ann Frantz; and a nephew, Cody Frantz.
Private funeral services will be held in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, South Avenue, with the Rev. Matt Blake, pastor of the Bradford Area Parish, officiating.
Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Frantz
Sue
February 26, 2020
This popped up in my emails - seems like yesterday. Keep watch over us. Send our love to everyone in heaven.
Sue Courteau (Frantz)
March 6, 2014
Dad -
I am so grateful I was with you during your final hours. I am finding peace in knowing that you are no longer facing health stuggles and you are with Grandpa Frantz in heaven. We know he "pulled you up"! I will miss you - love you.
A. R.
March 3, 2014
Dear family, I am sorry to hear of your loss, may you all find comfort by drawing close to God at this difficult time. James 4:8
Ginny Ann Hedlund
March 3, 2014
Dear family, I am so sorry for yet another loss. May God bless and give you each the peace that you can only come from him. Love Ginny Ann
Judy Keenan
March 3, 2014
To The Entire Frantz Family
My prayers go out to all of you during this very difficult time. It has been a very devastating year for each one of you. I pray God will give you some peace and rest soon.
Rest in peace Ron.
Love to all of you.
Judy
Judy Keenan
March 3, 2014
Sue, Carol and Mark.
My thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Your dad is at peace now. He was a husband, a father and a friend. He left me the greatest gift he could, three beautiful children. For that I am truly blessed and grateful.
All My Love
Mom
vicki stromberg
March 3, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Ron's passing I will never forget him we had a lot of laughs at zippo Ron was a good man God bless him.
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