Ann Elizabeth Krantz Thornton Obituary (1941 - 2022)

Ann Elizabeth Krantz Thornton, age 81, of Erie, passed away on October 27, 2022 in Mesa, AZ after her long battle with cancer. She was born on October 1, 1941, to Joseph and Elaine Hiller Krantz in Portage Township, PA. Ann married Ronald Wayne Thornton on June 20, 1964 and they had two children, Theodore James Thornton and Michael Alan Thornton. She worked as a Customer Service Associate, and retired from Home Depot in Erie, PA. Ann loved spending time with The Band of Sisters and the activities they participated in. She participated in Koinonia Fellowship, a Grotto Ette, and participated with the Farmer's Daughters. Ann is survived by her sons, Theodore James Thornton and his husband, Santiago Valdez of Gilbert, AZ, and Michael Alan Thornton and his wife, Christine Thornton of Mesa, AZ; granddaughters, Kerry Thornton of Mesa, AZ and Jamie Thornton of Mesa, AZ; grandson, Nicholas Thornton of Mesa, AZ; step-grandson, Joshua Stumne of Pine City, MN; brother, Bruce Krantz of Marietta, GA; sisters-in-law, Alice Krantz of Marietta, GA, Connie Krantz and Mary Margaret Krantz; along with countless nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Alan and Gary Krantz; and sister, Carolyn Hanks. Friends may gather at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Monday, May 8th, from 4 to 8pm and are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Tuesday, May 9th, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3308 South St, at 10 am, conducted by Pastor Deb Rogosky. Interment will follow at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery, 2601 Norcross Rd. Following the interment, friends and family are invited to return to Wesley United Methodist Church for some light refreshments while we share memories of Ann. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014. CLICK HERE TO PRINT THIS PAGE SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA OR EMAIL