Donald D. Frantz

1938 - 2021

Donald D. Frantz, 82, of Ashland, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 12, at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Shenandoah Heights.

He was born June 13, 1938, in Lebanon, a son of the late Charles L. and Sarah B. (Eichelberger) Frantz.

Donald was a graduate of Lebanon High School and served in the Air Force. He was a police officer for the Palmyra Police Department and subsequently worked for Hershey Foods until retirement. Donald enjoyed doing woodworking and working on his scroll saw.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Deanna M. Frantz; stepdaughter, Susan Nahodil; great-grandchild, Reese Bixler; brothers, Charles Frantz, Marvin Frantz and Bruce Frantz; sister, Evelyn Kisscadden.

Surviving are his daughter, Cindy Frantz, Palmyra; son, David Frantz, Oklahoma; stepdaughters, Debra, wife of Edward Hine, Lavelle, and Deanna, wife of Edward Hogan, Ashland; sister, Alma Willard, Gilbertsville; brother, Allen L. Frantz Sr., husband of Fae, Taylors, S.C.; grandchildren, Albert Dumboski, Trista Dumboski, Elliot Hine, husband of Allison, Danielle Bixler, wife of Jason, Zachary Hogan, Matthew Nahodil, Shawn Nahodil and Zack Frantz; great-grandchildren, Matthew Nahodil, Dakota Dumboski, Kruker Bixler and Brody Bixler and Leighton Hine; nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 18, in Sunnyside Cemetery, Lavelle. The Rev. Michael Eck will officiate. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge. Charles Heizenroth III, supervisor. Visit www.kullfuneral.com.