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George C. Rontz
George C. Rontz, 79, of St. Stephens Lane, Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, May 2, at his home.
He was the husband of Lucille M. (Russo) Rontz.
They would have celebrated their 15th wedding ann-iversary on Aug. 31.
Born in Mauch Chunk, he was a son of the late Carl and Annabelle (Reed) Rontz.
He was a U.S. Army veteran who had been stationed in Germany.
He was a 1957 graduate of Jim Thorpe Area High School and received an associate degree in business from Penn State University.
He had retired from Black Dot Group in Crystal Lake, IL, and had also worked at York Publishing in York.
He enjoyed golf and was a past member of the Mahoning Valley Country Club.
He loved traveling with Lucille, spending time with friends and family and especially his grandkids.
He was a 50 year member of the Carbon Masonic Lodge No. 242.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Tanya, wife of Christopher Dait; step-son, Dante Ragazzo and wife Jennifer; sister-in-law Marilyn Rontz; grandchildren, Dominic, Teresa and Amanda; stepgrandchildren, Adria, Joseph, Eliana; and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy A. (Redline) Rontz; a brother Edward "Coogie" Rontz; and a sister, Bessie Marks.
Services: will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, with the Rev. Peter Wernett officiating. Viewing 9:30-11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Jim Thorpe.
Memorial donations in his name may be sent to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times News on May 3, 2018.

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Gary Hanlon

March 27, 2020

Many enjoyable hours spent with George and Big Fred Drenhouse at the former King George Inn in Allentown pa.
We were neighbors in Whitehall but I never knew it. Until we meet again George, RIP

Peter Lindstrom

January 21, 2019

Thinking of George today and decided to look him up on-line. So very sorry to hear of his recent passing. I worked for various publishers in NYC for many years and often called on George at Black Dot Graphics for projects that I needed help with. I admit to sending most of my work his way because it was always such a pleasure to work with him. His professionalism, great sense of humor, support and friendship will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.

May 9, 2018

Dear Lucille and family,
George will be missed. Great man! You're in our prayers, Service Desk Staff at his favorite store.

Shelley Bergh

May 5, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. George was a good man, and I know all who knew him will miss him. Sending hugs and prayers for comfort in your time of sorrow.

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