Faith Gantner Obituary
Faith M. Zaph Gantner, 70, of Star Junction, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at her home. Born September 28, 1955 in New Eagle, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Sharon Roley Zaph. A resident of Star Junction for the past 30 years, Mrs. Gantner was Protestant by faith, and a homemaker. Faith also enjoyed fishing, taking walks and her cats Kiki and Jack.
She is survived by her four children Dana & Jim King of Chestnut Ridge, Jason & Nicole Ritenour of Wilmerding, Jeff & Rebecca Ritenour of Charleroi, Brandy Valentine of Charleroi; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and her ex-husband John B. Ritenour. She is preceded in death by her husband Alvin E. Gantner (4/22/2021) and stepson Greg Gantner.
Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 & 6-7:30 pm at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC, Family Owned and Operated, 191 Liberty St. Perryopolis, PA 724-736-2515 followed by funeral services at 7:30 PM.
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