Douglas Louis Planitz

Douglas L. Planitz, 78 of Cortland, died Sunday, February 24, 2013, at Hospice House in Poland, following a brief illness. He was born December 21, 1934 in Cincinnati, the son of the late David Albert and Selma Helen Langhout Planitz. He and his wife Shirley moved to Cortland in 1972 from Cincinnati. Doug was a graduate of Deer Park High School in Cincinnati and attended Heidelberg College in Tiffin. He served in the Navy Reserves from 1953 to 1961. Doug retired after 26 years of service as a millwright at General Motors in Lordstown. Doug was a member of St. Roberts Church in Cortland, He was an avid Ohio State sports fan and enjoyed traveling, especially going on cruises. His wife, Shirley Jane Williams Planitz, whom he married August 17, 1957, preceded him in death March 3, 2008. One brother, David Planitz also preceded in death. Surviving are two sons, David R. (Susan) Planitz of Cortland, and Michael Planitz of Columbus; one daughter, Jennifer L. (Craig) Clatanoff of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; two grandsons, Andrew Planitz and Calvyn Clatanoff and one granddaughter, Cara Clatanoff and one sister, Helen Parker of Lebanon, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Shafer-Winans Chapel in Cortland and one hour prior to the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Roberts Catholic Church, where Rev. Carl Kish will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be at All Souls Cemetery in Bazetta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Roberts Church memorial fund, 4659 Niles Cortland Rd. NE, Cortland 44410 or to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512. Online condolences may be made to the family and the obituary viewed at www.shaferwinanschapel.com