Michelle Krantz
July 25, 1971 — June 30, 2016
On Friday June 30th, Michelle Lee Genchur-Krantz, 44, passed away peacefully in her Sharpsburg, Maryland home.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA she worked at Antietam Overlook Farm Bed & Breakfast in Keedysville, Maryland. She genuinely enjoyed the work she did as the innkeeper and the guests she was able to meet while there.
Both in and out of work, she did not discriminate and loved all walks of life. She'd make a friend wherever she went. Her charming smile, warm laugh and great personality always made you feel welcome.
Michelle loved her adventures! Whether going to the river, the beach or finding some way to beautify her home and gardens, she always had that contagious smile on her face and an inviting story to tell. Gardening and designing unique crafts were her specialties.
Michelle Krantz is a one-of-a-kind mother, wife and friend. Her spirit lives on through each person she's encountered.
She leaves behind a family that will never forget her greatness. She is survived by her husband, James; her daughters, Nicole and Alexis and her son Joseph, whom she loved dearly. Michelle's mother and father, Michael & JoAnn (Hench-Jones) Genchur; her sisters, Melissa Spagnol and husband Mark; her brother, Anthony and wife Jessica; sister-in-laws, Cathy and Sally and her husband Darryl; brother-in-law John; plus all of her nieces and nephews whom she adored: Shane, Skylar, Jack, Anthony, Sara, Caitlin, Lindsey, Kevin, Connor, Abigail, Maddie, Rachel, Matthew and Darryl. Her beloved dogs and parrot miss her presence especially Gemma, Roxy and Alice. Her best friends, Kirsti, Debra, Donna, Lisa, Linda, Traci, Tina, Sheri and Mark are included as they are Michelle's soul sisters and longtime friends. Her spirit lives on through everyone that's had the pleasure of coming in contact with Michelle.
Welcoming Michelle into heaven was her grandmother, Ruth Hench-Jones, her father-in-law Carl and her mother-in-law Norene plus numerous friends including Brian, Jon, Chuck, Fuzzy and her beloved pets Champ, Shiloh, Stripey and Bandit.
A funeral service will be held for Michelle at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the Bast-Stauffer Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro, Maryland 21713. The Rev. R. Thomas Fralin, Jr. will officiate.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the scheduled service on Tuesday, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at BastStaufferFuneralHome.com