Obituary of Patricia Lucille Lanz

WESTFIELD -Patricia L. Lanz, age 87, of Elm Street, Westfield, died at home peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, during her sleep. Patricia was born on May 14, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late George F. and Doris Sylvia (Duncan) Green. She married her loving sweetheart, William A. Lanz on May 7, 1949 in Brocton, NY; he preceded her in death on October 30, 2014. Patricia enjoyed working along side of the love of her life, William, on their boats and cars. She missed him deeply. She was a devoted wife and loving mother to their 10 children. Patricia also enjoyed Thursday Canasta with the girls and treasured her time with her dear friend Sue Colvenback for a couple games of their own super scrabble. Patricia loved to read with a great passion and played the piano beautifully. She will be sadly missed. Patricia is survived by her three daughters: Karen Marie (Larry) Woolsey of Rio Rancho, NM, Jeannette Elizabeth Diamond of Westfield, NY, Lisa (Thomas) Bortle of Elbe, WA and her seven sons: William (Linda Ball) Lanz, Jr. of Quartz Hill, CA, Alan Stewart (Diane) Lanz of Oviedo, FL Erik Duncan (Nayantara) Lanz of Sunland, CA, Michael (Mona) Lanz of Pasadena, CA, Christopher Kevin Lanz of CA, Todd (Darlene) Lanz of Hanover, PA, Neil (Ruth Brown) Lanz of Westfield, one brother, Roger (Jackie) D. Green, two sisters, Darlene Smith and Kay N. Mackie,16 Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews also survive. Besides her parents and her loving husband of 65 years, William, she was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Bane and by her brother, Dr. George (Elsie) F. Green, PhD. Funeral services will be private with burial in Portland Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Westfield, 101 E. Main St., or to the Fire Department of Westfield Memorial Fund, 23 Elm St., or to the Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue7540 North Gale St.., all in Westfield, NY 14787. The MASON Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St., Westfield, NY, has been entrusted with the Funeral Arrangements. Log on to www.masonfuneral.com to send the Lanz family a message of sympathy, to light a Memorial Candle or for further information.