March 24 1937 August 26 2019
Kenneth J. Schantz March 24, 1937 – August 26, 2019 Share this obituary Upload Photo| Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Kenneth J. Schantz 82, of New Kensington, died Monday August 26, 2019 in Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot surrounded by his family. He was born in New Kensington on March 24, 1937 to the late Otto and Cecilia Dausch Schantz and has been a life long resident of the local area. Mr. Schantz was an active member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, New Kensington serving as an usher and lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus. He was the owner of Kirk’s Men’s Store headquartered in Lower Burrell with 14 locations in Western PA and West VA. He enjoyed running his model train sets with his children and grandchildren. An avid golfer with the St. Joseph’s Golf League and a lifelong Steelers ticket holder. He was the ultimate family man who enjoyed cookouts, tailgates, and yearly trips to the beach and Kennywood. He is survived by his beautiful wife of 61 years Sharon R. Locketz Schantz, children Susan (John) Frazzini of Sarasota, FL., Damian (LeeAnn) Schantz of Hermosa Beach, CA., David (Sherri) Schantz of Lower Burrell, PA., Steven (Cindy) Schantz of Yulee, FL., seven grandchildren Lyndsie (Michael) Ferrara, Alyssa (Patrick) Eckman, Claire (Matthew) Adams, Amy Frazzini and Evan, Otto and Maximilian Schantz, great grandchildren Maddox and Mila Eckman, sister Ellen (Francis) Skiba of San Antonio, TX. Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at THE RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Rd. at Alder St. where Prayers of Transfer will be said Friday at 9:30 AM followed by Christian Funeral Mass at 10 AM in St. Joseph Church. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Joseph Church Endowment Fund, 1125 Leishman Ave. New Kensington, PA 15068. The Knights of Columbus will conduct a prayer service at 7:30 PM in the funeral home. www.RusiewiczFH.com SERVICES Visitation Thursday, August 29, 2019 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Rusiewicz Funeral Homes Inc. – Lower Burrell 3124 Leechburg Road Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania 15068 Get Directions on Google Maps Visitation Thursday, August 29, 2019 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Rusiewicz Funeral Homes Inc. – Lower Burrell 3124 Leechburg Road Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania 15068 Get Directions on Google Maps Prayers of Transfer Friday, August 30, 2019 9:30 AM Rusiewicz Funeral Homes Inc. – Lower Burrell 3124 Leechburg Road Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania 15068 Get Directions on Google Maps Christian Funeral Mass Friday, August 30, 2019 10:00 AM St Joseph Roman Catholic Church 1125 Leishman Ave New Kensington, PA 15068 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kenneth J Schantz March 24 1937 August 26 2019.
Death notice for the town of: New Kensington, state: Pennsylvania