The Life of LEO T. KRANTZ JR.

Leo Theodore Krantz Jr, 80, of Uniontown, PA, passed away, September 21, 2020 at Uniontown Hospital.

He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Leo Theodore Krantz and Eleanore Walcroft Krantz.

Leo graduated from Shenley High School and served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps.  After proudly serving his country, he continued his post-secondary education where he graduated from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, PA and Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Rutgers University in New Jersey.

With his career grounded in the financial industry, Leo’s experiences included 35 years in the banking industry where his career culminated with him being the President of the Fayette Area Community Bank for National City Bank.  After his tenure in banking, he became a Vice President, Financial Advisor with Parker Hunter, Inc. of Uniontown.

Leo was an active member of his community.  He was the chairman, executive committee member and a member of the loan review committee for Fay-Penn Economic Development Council, served as First Vice President of the Fayette Industrial Fund and was a member of the Council of Trustees for California University of PA.  Additionally, he served as a member of the Public Affairs Council of Central Fayette Chamber of Business and Industry, he co-chaired the Fayette County Strategic Plan, served as director to the advisory board at Penn State Fayette Campus, was a board member and director of the Uniontown Property Development Corporation and co-chaired the Reaching Educational Achievement with Community Help (REACH) program.

Leo was a very kind soul who cared deeply for those around him.  He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann (Leszun); son Michael (Chandra) Krantz and granddaughter Alena of Maryland. He is also survived by several brothers in-law, a sister in-law and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Leo was the brother of the late Carol Anne Cody and William Krantz, both of Las Vegas, NV.

Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Friday, September 25, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Leo’s name to your favorite charity or non-profit organization.