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Randall Shantz Obituary

Randall S. Shantz (“Randy”), 69, of Downingtown, recently passed away at his residence. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Patricia (Haller) and Alfred T. Shantz, Jr. Randy worked as sports writer and editor for the Pottstown Mercury, West Chester Daily Local, and the Coatesville Record. He also wrote for Ring Magazine and worked as an NCAA Boxing official. Surviving are two brothers: Gene B. Shantz (Denise) of Royersford, and Greg Shantz (Betsy) of Norristown; nephew Gregory A. Shantz (Erica) and niece Amy Yantosh (Paul); and two great-nephews, Declan and Aiden Yantosh. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday March 30, 2019 at the Thorndale Inn, 430 Bondsville Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335, beginning at Noon. Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Randall’s memory to Goodwill Industries. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Daily Local from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28, 2019.

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March 24, 2023

Miss you always
C.B.

Clarrissa

September 7, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always. You showed me true kindness and gave me an amazing friendship I will remember for a lifetime. All of our time together was simply the best.

Kenneth Hopton

May 23, 2020

Fantastic person all the way around, I had the absolute pleasure of working side by side with Randy for many years at the Coatesville record as a photographer, and we developed a very close friendship over the years.

April 1, 2019

Very sorry for the loss you are going through.
May you find comfort in God's love and a measure
of peace in Psalm 119:76.

March 30, 2019

Always enjoyed our times working together
at the Record. Lots of fun and great
memories. Rest in Peace
Tony DeSanctis

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