James Lantz Obituary
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Mary Katherine Nagella
January 6, 2026
Frannie misses you everyday. We all miss your humor and just being you. Jordan, your nephew, misses you.
Mary Katherine Reese
June 24, 2025
You are missed everyday.
Mary Katherine Reese
June 25, 2023
We miss you so very much.
Fran Lantz
June 25, 2020
It has been four years and feels like it was yesterday.I miss you very much love Fran
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Mary Katherine Reese
June 25, 2020
Missing my brother-in-law now for four years. Frannie is doing okay and is a strong woman. Jordan misses you and Uncle Jamie was a very good uncle to him. James is surely our angel watching over Frannie, Chris, Megan, Cameron, Jackson, Braedon, Jordan, and me.
Fran Lantz Lantz
June 25, 2019
It has been three long years. I miss you so very much. I know you are around. I will love forever. All my love Fran
MaryKay Reese
June 20, 2019
Wishing my brother-in-law was still here. We all miss him deeply. Fran misses him all the time. I feel Jamie is our angel and I know he is watching over all of us.
Fran Lantz
June 24, 2018
I can hardly believe it has been two years that you have been away from all of us. We all miss you very much. Take care enjoy cooking. Love you.
Dan Jaggers
May 26, 2017
I was wondering what had happen to Jim and started searching for him on the internet today. I haven't heard from him since 1987. Jim and I served in the Air Force together (Whiteman AFB and then Vandenburg.) I was deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Jim had a great sense of humor and was a lot of fun to work with. My condolences go out to Fran, Chris and the family. RIP my friend.
Fran Lantz
January 12, 2017
Happy Birthday to my loving wonderful husband today. I miss you everyday. You are in my heart and in my thoughts every minute of the day and night. I know it should get easier but you know it is not so. You were my rock, my champion and my love. I love you so much. Have a great day! All my love now and forever. Fran
MaryKay Reese
November 29, 2016
Candle in the Wind for James
Fran Lantz
November 18, 2016
With the holidays fast approaching I wanted to let you know I am doing the best I can without you with me. I miss you everyday. You are my heart, my best friend and I will love you forever. Happy Thanksgiving. We will talk soon. All my love Fran
Fran Lantz
July 18, 2016
It has been a little while since I wrote a note to you. I am still very sad and miss you very much. Nothing has changed. You are still gone in body but your spirit is always with me. Love Fran
Kathy McElvenny
July 1, 2016
Fran: You and I shared some good and bad times working together, am I right? I still miss you at work. When I heard of your loss, I just wanted to cry. I can't begin to tell you how badly I feel for you and your family. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. Love you! Kathy
Spicey Pitcher
June 29, 2016
Jim was my supervisor at Akron Children's for almost 2 years. He was such a great guy and will be deeply missed. He was funny, outgoing and so easy to talk to. I have so many good memories of us picking on each other that I will always carry in my heart. I feel incredibly blessed that I got to know him. We all miss you Jim and it won't be the same without you. God bless you and your family. I know the good Lord will give us all the strength to get through this.
June 29, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Lantz family. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Fred Mckinney Family
Rose Ann Wilmoth
June 29, 2016
Jim was my supervisor at Childrens. He was understanding and was there to listen if you had a problem. I know he will be missed. Prayers for his family and friends.
cam Isaiah
June 29, 2016
My prayers are with the family at this unexpected time. Jim was my manager at my first job at Donatos, he was an awesome man he will be missed.
Brian & Mary Olesh
June 29, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Lantz family during this time.
Our family had the pleasure of knowing James as a friend and neighbor.
He was a very pleasant and caring man that always had a positive outlook on the world around him.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Mary Dague
June 29, 2016
Fran,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I think of you often and I am praying with you now. Know that we all love you and you will forever be in our hearts and our prayers. I pray that God gives you the strength and peace to get through this difficult time.
June 28, 2016
I admired my brother-in-law very much. He was not just my brother-in-law. James was my brother. Our Dad admired and loved him and always knew Frannie had the best husband and Dad of Chris. MaryKay
Tom and Maryanne Renninger
June 28, 2016
Fran, Chris, Megan, Cameron, Jackson, and Braedon,
We never got the chance to meet to meet your husband, father (-in-law), grandfather, but we know he was an integral part of your family. We are saddened to learn of his sudden passing and express our deepest condolences. We hope the memories each of you share of him and with each other comfort you in the days ahead. Please know you're all in our thoughts.
Fran Lantz
June 28, 2016
Just wanted you to know Gizmo and Chloe are doing well. They are taking good care of me and we are on the porch. Love Fran
Fran Lantz
June 27, 2016
To my loving husband of the best 40 years of my life. From the minute I met you I knew I was going to spend the rest of my life with you. Yes we had our ups and downs but who doesn't. I will miss you beyond belief but I will get through it the best way I know. I love you and you are still here with in my heart. All my forever love Fran
Monica Howard
June 27, 2016
To my bbq ribs & Harvey Wallbanger buddy. You will be missed! Rest in Heaven Jim.
Jody Harkcom
June 27, 2016
Fran, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Needless to say, I was shocked, as we all are. May the hugs and strength of others keep you strong while surrounded in the waves of this terrible storm. I'll be praying for you and your family. Love, Jody
Teresa (Tina) Strouse
June 27, 2016
Fran and family I am so very sorry about your loss. I never met himbut he sounds like a great man. I sincerely hope you are going to be OK and know I love you.
Jim Hughey
June 27, 2016
Fran and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I have not seen Jamie for years, but have many fond memories of our school days together from Longcoy Elementary through RHS and our church youth activities. I was deeply touched when Jamie reached out after my father passed last May. It is a testament to the caring man that he was. My prayers are with all of you.
Greg Hughes
June 27, 2016
Fran and family:
I am sorry for the pain that you feel from the loss of Jamie. I would often see him visiting and helping Fred and it was nice to see how close they were.
The Staff of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home
June 27, 2016
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
Linda Frank
June 26, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to James' family from a high school classmate
Becka Garrett
June 26, 2016
Prayers to the Lantz family and friends. Another RHS classmate taken from us too early! Much love your way!
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