Candace M. Alexander

Candace M. Alexander, 24, of Gordon, passed away late Monday night February 20, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  Born at the Pottsville Hospital June 13, 1992, she was the daughter of Edward and Tina Dietrick Alexander. 

A Graduate of North Schuylkill Class of 2011, Candace later attended Philadelphia Art Institute, with a concentration in studio art and graphic design.  She was preceded in death by her Maternal Grandfather George Troutman, Sr; paternal Grandparents Thomas and Martha Alexander; Great Grandparents Charles and Blanche Carl, and Andrew and Eleanor Schronick. 

A free spirit, Candace marched to the beat of her own drum and had a passion for music and art at a young age.  Candace loved all animals, and treasured her high school summers volunteering at the Hillside SPCA with her friends.  She cherished the time and conversations with her grandparents, and was deeply loved by all who knew her. 

In addition to her parents, she is survived by:

Brother:  Joseph Alexander, at home

Maternal Grandmother:  Diana Troutman, Gordon

Uncle: Richard Alexander, and companion Gina Adams, Germanville

Uncle: George Troutman and wife Jessica, Ashland

Aunt: Kimberly and husband Caesar Anaya Espinosa, Odessa, TX

Aunt: Rachel Dietrick and companion Reggie Coles, Gordon

Aunt: Lee Ann and husband Michael Kile, Gordon

Aunt: April Troutman, and companion Joshua Lagle, Gordon

Many beloved cousins

Services will be private.

Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.  

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