Elizabeth Ann Frantz, 75, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away at her daughter’s home on Saturday December 24th.  Born December 30, 1941 in Auburn, she was the daughter of the late William Noecker and Cora Yeich.  Betty attended the former Auburn High School.  She was employed in area factories, retiring from Argo Mills as a sewing machine operator.   She was married to Christopher C. Frantz Sr. for 54 years, until his passing in February 2015.  Betty enjoyed the simple things in life, always reading a book or spending time at the Plain N Fancy Donut Shop with her husband.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters; Martha Juris, Rachel Eberly, and Ruth Leymester; and brothers James, Moses, Paul and Samuel Noecker. 

 

Survivors:

Daughter:  Lori, wife of Frank Carroll, Schuylkill Haven

Son:  Christopher Frantz Jr., Schuylkill Haven

Granddaughter:  Amber Carroll, Schuylkill Haven

Granddaughter:  Amanda Carroll, and fiancé Jesse Gaska, San Jose, Cali

Grandson:  Joseph Carroll, and wife Danielle, Harrisburg

Grandson:  Thomas Frantz, Schuylkill Haven

2 Great Grandsons, Bentley Frantz, and Phoenix Gaska

Sister:  Mary Bartolet

Brothers:  Daniel and Thomas Noecker

Nieces and Nephews 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial funeral service, Saturday, December 31st, at 11 AM in the Faith Reformed United Church of Christ, Landingville.  Officiating will be Rev. Ron Schultz.  A visitation will be held beginning at 10 AM until service.  Interment will be private. 

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The family requests memorials be made in Elizabeth’s name to the Hillside SPCA, Box 233 Pottsville, PA. 

The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, has charge of funeral arrangements.