SARATOGA SPRINGS — Pearl Louise Frantz went home to her Lord, Friday, July 26, 2024, at the age of 88 in Saratoga Springs, New York, at the Wesley Community Center. Born at home, April 12, 1936, in Perkasie, PA. the only daughter to Walter H. (d. 1967) and Erma S. (d. 2005) Frantz. She lived in Bucks County until 2020, then moved to Saratoga Springs, New York to be near her brother and his family for assistance.

Pearl graduated, class of 1955, Pennridge High School. She enjoyed her class reunions. Upon graduating she worked at the telephone company as a phone operator for 39 years. She was greatly valued for nights, weekends, and holidays, since she never married. She participated in the Pioneers Club, the phone company’s service organization.

As a long-term member of the Lenape Valley Presbyterian Church, Pearl volunteered on several committees to help with the Lord’s work. She generously donated to many organizations during her life. Some of her pastimes: watching TV and knitting; reading and music; traveling across the United States and abroad; concerts and dinners with friends; and recording her experiences in her diaries with photos.

Pearl is survived by her brother, David Leroy (Carol) Frantz; 2 nieces, Karen (Frank) Lyons and family, and Kathy Frantz Weaver, along with great niece, Kelsey Weaver; all of Saratoga Springs, New York. There are several cousins living in Pennsylvania.

Her cremated remains will be brought home and laid to rest with her parents in the family plot at St. Andrews Union Cemetery, Perkasie, Pennsylvania. Relatives and friends are invited to Repast, on Monday September 16, at one’s own expense. We will be meeting at the Washington House Hotel and Restaurant, 136 North Main Street, Sellersville, Pennsylvania at 5:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to the Lenape Valley Presbyterian Church (New Britain).

The family is grateful for the excellent care that Pearl received from home health aides, community hospice and The Wesley Community, Thank You.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York (518-584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com. 

BALLSTON SPA – Gerilyn Kancyr went peacefully into the arms of the Lord on July 25, 2024,  joining her beloved daughter Merideth, her mother Shirley, and her various “fur babies.”Those that knew her knew she was as tough as nails, but the most giving and loving person underneath.  

She leaves behind her sister Priscilla Malloy, affectionately known as “Poochie;” her sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick Pipino (Rebecca), John Lopiano (Jennifer); her four precious grandkids Merideth, Isabelle, JJ, and Sarah; her nieces (particularly Kara); nephews; her best friend Denise; and her faithful companion, Rosie the dog.

Geri was a cook at The Purple Pub in Maplewood for over 25 years. 

Never one to sit down, she worked as hard in retirement as in her working years, volunteering at the LifeWorks Soup Kitchen in Saratoga most days; helping out with the Backstretch workers at Saratoga Racecourse; and delivering meals to those who needed them.

The family is eternally grateful to the nurses and medical staff of Albany Medical Center who were so kind to her in her last weeks.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that interested parties consider a donation to LifeWorks Saratoga.

A celebration of her life will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 1 – 5 p.m. at the Polaris Pavilion in the Saratoga Springs State Park for family, friends, and interested parties.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com