Charles E. Lantz, 64, of Love Joy, died Thursday, August 4, 2022 at West Penn Hospital, following a tragic accident which occurred on July 18th.

He was born July 16, 1958 in Indiana, a son of the late John Wilbur Lantz and Mae Elizabeth (Moore) Lantz.

He worked primarily in farming. He enjoyed hunting and working on automobiles. He always had fun with everyone—carrying on and playing jokes on his friends and family.

He is survived by his longtime companion Brenda Bennett and by his two sons: Charles W. Lantz, of Barr Slope and James E. Lantz, of Bellefonte. Seven brothers and sisters also survive him. He leaves behind five grandchildren: Wyatt, Kelly, Virgil, Morgan, and Keyar Lantz.

Friends will be received Monday, August 8th from 2-4 and 6-8 at Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory, of Clymer, 655 Franklin Street. His funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM, Tuesday with Pastor Paul Wallace officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at McDowell Cemetery.

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