Teresa Lynn Kroft (nee Wantz)

Teresa Lynn Kroft (nee Wantz) obituary, Benezette, PA

Teresa Lynn Kroft (nee Wantz)

Teresa Kroft (nee Wantz) Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 22, 2025.
Teresa Lynn Kroft, (nee Wantz), age 64, of Benezette, PA, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2025 at her home. Teresa was born November 3, 1960 in Gettysburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Feeser William and Anita Marie Haines Wantz of Westminster, Maryland. Teresa graduated from Westminster High School in 1978.

Teresa is survived by her companion Daniel Scott of Benezette, PA, her daughter Clarice Stough (Travis) and Grandson Garen Stough of Spring Grove, PA, and her son Matthew Kroft.

Teresa is also survived by five siblings, William Wantz (Debra), Annie Stewart (Ronald), Deborah Stewart (Michael), Leander Wantz (Debbie) and Karl Wantz. Teresa is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Teresa is predeceased by sister-in-law Cynthia Wantz (Karl).

Teresa loved anything and everything about flowers and the outdoors. She enjoyed watching the elk near her home and visiting Assateague Island.

Teresa was cremated, there will be no service. All will miss her dearly.

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