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1977
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ALEXANDER FRANTZ Obituary
Alex was born on Sept. 28, 1977, in Philadelphia, son of Dr. Jerry D. and Alice A. (Gasker) Frantz of Wetona.
He was a gas well leasing agent with East Resources and was a landscaper prior to that. Alex was a Life Benefactor Member of the NRA, was a member of the Laurel Mountain Friends of the NRA and the Troy Rod & Gun Club. He was passionate about hunting and fishing. His other great love was cooking and he also enjoyed canning and gardening.
Alexander is survived by his parents; his sister, Allison A. (Christopher J.) LaFever of Eaton, N.Y.; his nieces, Alicia Ann and Alexis Ann LaFever; his maternal grandmother, Phyllis Gasker; his girlfriend, SueAnn Carson of Wellsboro; along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Alex is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harvin O. and Naomi S. Frantz; and his maternal grandfather who was his hunting and fishing buddy, Herbert J. Gasker.
Family and friends are welcome to gather at 1 p.m., on Thursday, June 1, for a graveside celebration of Alexander's life at the Wetona Cemetery, on the Keir Hill Road, Columbia Cross Roads, with the Rev. Garry Zuber officiating. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 1093 West Main St., Troy, has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Alexander's memory to the NRA Foundation, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, Va. 22030. Send condolences at VickeryFH.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Maxine and Carl Benner
June 7, 2017
Jerry, Alice, and family -
God give you all, peace and strength in the loss of your Alex. So sorry for your loss.
Bill Kilmer
June 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Jerry so enjoyed getting contributions for the Laurel Mountains Committee FNRA. He will be missed. May God's grace give the family peace and comfort.
Laura DiDonato
June 1, 2017
So sorry for your loss
Sharon Frey Young
June 1, 2017
Dear Alice, Jerry and Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Alexander. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jodie Simons
May 31, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss. Alex was such a great guy so young. He will be dearly missed.
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