Obituary of John J. Ganz

John "Jack" Ganz October 14, 2013 John "Jack" Ganz, 70, of Luzerne passed away on Monday October 14 in New York State after a few days of fishing. He was born in Scranton, son of the late Joseph and Helen Maloney Ganz. He was a graduated of Scranton Central High School and was an Air Force Veteran, serving in Vietnam. Jack retired after a long career at Verizon, formerly Bell Atlantic. Following retirement, he started his second career as a "volunteer extraordinaire". He was the facilities coordinator at the Center for Cancer Wellness Candy's Place; and executive trustee serving as secretary for the Catskill Fly Fishing Center, NY; also he was a longtime member of the Stanley Cooper Sr. Chapter of Trout Unlimited and the Bell Pioneers. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Debra Zalewski Ganz; sons, Barry, Jared, John "Josh"; daughters Nicole Ganz Osman and Jacklyn and eight grandchildren. Family and friends may call to share memories of Jack on Saturday, October 19 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Inc. 568 Bennett St. Luzerne. In lieu of flowers memorial donation can be made in Jack's name to Candy's Place 190 Welles St. Suite 120 Forty Fort, Pa 18704 or Catskill Fly Fishing Center PO Box 1295 Livingston, NY 12758 To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for his family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com.