Thomas W. Frantz

Thomas W. Frantz, 61, died September 28, 2008 in his Laureldale residence.

He was the husband of Brenda J. (Dunkle) Frantz.

Born in Reading he was the son of Wilson J. Frantz, Berks Heim and Ruth O. (Erb) Frantz, Reading.

He was a graduate of Reading High School in 1964.

Tom was an electrician for over 40 years, the last eight of which he was employed by Grafika Commercial Printing, Sinking Spring, last working on Friday.

He was a lifetime member of the PA Falconer.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his son, Steven T., husband of Kristin A. Frantz, Hamburg. Two sisters, Carol, wife of Michael Keiser, Bernville and Robin, wife of Solon Bailey, III, Wyomissing also survive him.

Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., Laureldale. Friends may call one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to, Humane Society, 1801 N. 11th St., Reading, PA 19604 or Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 69, Mohnton, PA 19540. Online condolences may be recorded at www.christfuneralhome.com.