Retired S/MSGT Thomas F. Schrantz of Grove City, Pennsylvania, went to his final resting place on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at his residence. Born in New Castle, PA on October 29, 1930, he was a son of Leo and Rose Young Schrantz. Retiring after 26 years active duty in the USAF (SAC), where he served as a crew member on the B-36 and B-52, he and his family built their home in Grove City, PA. He was then employed in corrections at the Mercer County Jail and was still called captain by his friends. Thomas was a lifetime member of the Air Force Gunners Association, VFW and American Legion. In recent years, he enjoyed gardening, growing some of the best vegetables to share with his family and friends. Tom enjoyed woodworking and was best known for his beautiful wooden bowls. Thomas is survived by his wife of 64 years, the former Barbara Gibson; son, Thomas (Amy), a daughter, Pamela (Ken) Jordan, sons, Douglas (Jeanne), Gregory (Kayla), Jeff (Tanya), and Timothy (Carol); daughter-in-law Marilyn Schrantz and grandchildren and great grandchildren in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, Washington and California. He is also survived by a brother, Leo; a sister, Louise (Charles) Hughes; and nieces and nephews in Pennsylvania. His loving family, military and civilian friends fulfilled his life. Preceding him in death are his parents and a son, Mark. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5-8 and on Friday from 12-1 at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 1:00 pm immediately following visitation at the funeral home with Rev. John Yergan officiating. New Castle Area Honor Guard will perform a full military ceremony. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Gardens, Grove City, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Thomas' name to either the American Heart Association, Box 16120, Chicago, IL 60693 or to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 501 Martindale Street, No. 670, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cunninghamfh.com.