Dorothy Jean "Dot" Lantz, age 80, of Petersburg, WV, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Lantz was born on December 25, 1940 in Riverton, WV, the daughter of the late Jesse James Thompson and Merlie (Maysell) Vandevander. On February 2, 1962, Dorothy married her husband of 59 years, Donald "Buck" Lantz who resides in Petersburg.

Mrs. Lantz graduated in 1958 from Circleville High School and was a member of the North Fork Baptist Church in Riverton. After Dorothy retired as a cashier from Great Value grocery store in Franklin, she found a new passion and dedicated her time and work at the Moomau-Grant County Public Library in Petersburg for the past 15 years.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Lantz is survived by: 2 sons, Lorin (Katrina) Lantz of Seneca Rocks, WV and Mark (Lena) Lantz of Cabins, WV; 1 daughter-in-law, Lori Lantz of Moorefield, WV; 3 sisters, Rebecca Kline of Annapolis, MD, Betty Bennett of Cherry Grove, WV and June Smith of Petersburg; 6 grandchildren, Heather Miner, Sara Long, Kayla Lantz, Justin Lantz, Adam Lantz and Braiden Lantz  and 2 great-granddaughters, Lydia Miner and Greer Long.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lantz is preceded in death by: 1 son, Donald W. Lantz, 1 brother, George Thompson and 3 sisters, Virginia Thompson, Bessie Turner and Ruby Thompson.

A graveside service will be on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the North Fork Memorial Cemetery in Riverton, WV with Pastor Theodore Bennett officiating. Memorials may be made to the North Fork Baptist Church, PO BOX 46 Riverton, WV 26814 . Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home. Due to COVID-19 and out of respect for others, facial coverings and social distancing is required. All arrangements are under the direction of the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV.