Carol Frantz

McDonald - Carol Frantz, 80, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles. Carol was born on August 1, 1938 in St Louis, Missouri. She was a 1956 graduate of Roosevelt High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and received her LPN license from Choffin in Youngstown, Ohio. She was an LPN at Warren General Hospital, before returning to school at Sharon Regional School of Nursing and receiving her RN license in 1989. She followed her passion as a nurse at St Joes Hospital in Warren until her retirement in 2009. She enjoyed spending time with her family and pets, shopping, taking day trips, and attending various events in the community. After her retirement, she continued as a volunteer at St Joes in the Eastwood Mall and could often be seen walking her beloved dog, Rusty around town. Carol leaves behind her children, Gayle Frantz Bowser of McDonald, Bob Frantz (Theresa) of Austintown, Cathy Frantz (Ron) of Louisiana, JoAnne Frantz Carkido (Vinny) of McDonald and Jennifer Frantz of Cuyahoga Falls. She also leaves behind four grandchildren, Jessica Bowser, TJ Bowser (Kayla), Michael Bowser and Tiea Frantz, four great-grandchildren and her best friend, Mattie Giddings. Preceded her in death, was her husband, Robert Frantz whom she married on Dec 23, 1958, and her parents from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family and friends may visit from 2-4:00PM on Saturday December 22, 2018 at Lane Family Funeral Homes - Mineral Ridge Chapel at 1350 N Canfield Niles Road in Mineral Ridge, with a celebration of life to follow at 4:00PM The family is asking in lieu of flowers and gifts, that donations can be made to the Alzheimers Association, in hopes that a cure can be found for future generations. Friends and family may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com