Doris A. “Nanny” Lantz, 94, of Monmouth Beach, passed away Dec. 9. She was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania to the late Lester and Nellie (Schook) Achey. She grew up in Allentown and settled in Monmouth Beach in the 1950s where she raised her family. She had a passion for knitting and was an animal lover. Doris’ family looked forward to tasting the annual Christmas cookies, especially the “forgotten cookies.” Everyone who knew Nanny loved her. Her kindness was infectious and her generosity was incredible. Most of all, she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert W. Lantz in 1971; her infant son Todd; and her brother Gordon Achey. Surviving are her son Jeffrey and his wife Cindy; her daughter Jill Cirigliano; her grandchildren, Devan and her husband Andrew D’Aloia, Taylor Cirigliano and Allie Cirigliano; and her great-grandchildren, Kerry and Charlotte D’Aloia.
Thank you to the staff at Bayside Manor for your compassionate care at the end of Nanny’s journey.
Visitation with a service was held Dec. 12 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Interment was Dec. 14 at Union Cemetery in Hellertown, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent in Doris’ memory to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.
