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Frank J. Lang

January 03, 1919 - July 09, 2009

Frank J. Lang

Frank J. Lang

- SAVANNAH – Frank Joseph Lang, 90, died peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2009. He was born of Hungarian immigrant parents in Depew, New York.
Mr. Lang enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in October, 1941. He served as a radio gunner on a B52 Bomber achieving 25 missions over Japanese held Burma. Mr. Lang was awarded numerous medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross and Asiatic-Pacific-Middle Eastern with 2 Bronze Stars.
Mr. Lang met his wife Virginia Fogarty while stationed at Chatham Army Airfield and they have been happily married for 64 years. His outgoing personality lent itself to his very successful career in car sales and management which spanned over 34 years. He made friends easily with his unique sense of humor which brought great joy to many.
He was a member and held leadership positions in the American Legion 184; VFW 4392; Veterans Council; Knights of Columbus; St. James Catholic Church; St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; and Park and Tree Commission. He was selected as "Veteran of the Year" and "Marshall of Veterans Parade" in 1998.
Surviving are his wife Virginia; his daughters Barbara, Sister Mary Ann, Patsy, and his son-in-law Phil Sellers; grandson Glenn Hohnerlein, wife Stephanie, and great-grand-daughter Abby Marie. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Maria Lang, his sister Elizabeth Streer and his son, Frank Jr.
Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church with family visitation to follow at noon in the narthex of the church. Private Burial.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to East Central Regional Hospital Gracewood Campus, Attention: Terry Tribble , Financial Dept., East Central Regional Hospital Gracewood Campus, 100 Myrtle Blvd. , Gracewood, GA.30812.


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Dear Mrs. Lang and Sr. Mary Ann, 'For those, oh Lord, who are faithful, life is not taken away, but merely changed...an earthly dwelling for a heavenly one.' How comforting must these words be for all of you who grieve the loss of your husband and father. Surely, our good and gracious God has welcomed Mr. Lang into the fullness of the kingdom where he will enjoy lasting peace with all the angels and saints and experience the loving presence of God for all eternity. Know that I am with you in prayer and at Eucharist. May Jesus touch your hearts with his gentle, healing love. Shalom, Sr. Linda Anne Greenberg

- Sr. Linda Anne Greenberg, Scranton, PA

Mary Ann: I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. You and your sister were so faithful and kind to him during his illness. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I hope your mother is doing well. LOVE AND PRAYERS Helene

- Sr. Helene Hicks, , FL

Dear Mary Ann and Family, Please know how much you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through these difficult days. Let our Gentle God comfort you and give you joy-filled memories! What a blessing that you were able to share in caring for your dad! Peace Mary Ann and much love! Suzie

- Suzie Armbruster IHM, Sebastian, FL

Mary Ann, I am sorry to hear of your Dad's death. I am sure you are grateful for this special time that you have had with him. I hope knowing he is safe and in the hands of his God gives you peace and comfort.

- Sister Helen Ann, Center Moriches, NY

Dear Mary Ann, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Father. This is a great loss for you, I know, as well as all the family. Thank God, you have been in Savannah and able to be of help to all of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. With alot of Love and Gratitude, Janet

- Janet Jeffers, Bronx, NY

Dear Mrs. Lang and Family, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember Mr. Lang. I know that you now have a wonderful advocate in heaven, and, along with telling everyone jokes, Mr. Lang will be praying for all of you! Love and prayers, Boreta

- Boreta Singleton, Bronx, NY

Dear Mary Ann and family, I was so sorry to learn about the loss of your dear father. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know him. He brought such joy to everyone by his very presence. I treasure his wonderful sense of humor. I shall miss his wonderful smile and the twinkle in his eye when he told a joke. May he now know the fullness of life and all the joy promised by the Risen Lord and may the Lord give you and your loved ones his love and consolation in the days ahead. Blessings, prayers, love and peace, Gloria

- Sister Gloria Frank, Cresco, PA

Mary Ann, I am so sorry about the loss of your father. May the beautiful memories and wonderful times come to bring you consolation and strength. You are all in my prayers. Madeline

- Sr. Madeline Swaboski,IHM, Baltimore, MD

Dear Lang family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We are so sorry for your loss. We especially have fond memories of our visits to Savannah with our 3 children and how attentive Frank was to them - always a smile and a joke. He will be missed. Love, Paul and Ruth Streer and kids

- Paul Streer, Athens, GA

As Mr. Lang's youngest daughter, I am very grateful to everyone who is expressing their feelings about our dad. He was truly a special husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He made so many people laugh that he brought joy wherever he went. And he was very generous in reaching out to help others in whatever way that he could. He taught us to love God and country. And I will miss him very much. Sr. Mary Ann Lang

- Mary, Savannah, GA

I HAVE MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF MY VISITS TO SAVANNAH,AND THE MANY ADVENTURES MARY ANN AND I HAD WITH MR LANG IN HIS OLD BLUE CAR. SOMETIMES THE DOORS WORKED SOMETIMES THEY DID NOT. HE LOVED THAT CAR. ONCE WE WERE AT TYBEE ISLAND AND HE SAID TO MARY ANN AND I LETS GO FOR A DRIVE. WE ENDED AT THE LOCAL VFW THE ONLY 2 WOMEN AMONG ALL THE VETS. HE HAD A GREAT TIME INTRODUCING US AND WE HAD A GREAT TIME WITH THE VETS.GOING TO THE MALL WAS AN EXPERIENCE BECAUSE HE WOULD STOP PEOPLE AND TALK AND TELL JOKES, MARY ANN AND I WOULD LAUGH AND MRS LANG THE GREAT SOUTHERN LADY THAT SHE IS WOULD JUST SAY HERE WE GO AGAIN. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MR LANG AND SMILE BECAUSE HE REALLY KNEW HOW TO SIEZE THE DAY.HE REFLECTED GOD'S LAUGHTER. HE WAS A GREAT AMERICAN, A MEMBER OF THE GREATEST GENERATION, A HERO, BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO WEAR A MEDAL TO BE A HERO TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND YOUR GOD. I WAS BLESSED ENOUGH TO BE TOUCHED BY ONE OF GOD'S HEROES. ALWAYS JAN

- jan corbett, , GA

Mary Ann and family, Nothing can replace the wonderful man you have lost. May that space in your heart that truly belonged to him, soon overflow with happy memories, deep love and the consolation of a loving God. You are very much in our prayer.

- Jane Snyder, IHM, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann, I had never known your father, but I have heard many stories about him as you proudly shared how much he meant to you. I understand how much you will miss your dad even though you know he will always be with you. Please know you and your family are in my prays. God Bless, Jeannie

- Jeanne Karp, OSF, Nicholson, PA

Dear Mary Anne, Please know that you have my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers for you and your family. I really didn't know your dad, but from all the stories that Jan has told me, he was the master joker and loved to laugh and make other people laugh! Laughter is the music of the soul, and you dad was the maestro of the music! Now he has all the heavenly bodies, souls, angels, saints, and our God to entertain! May you remember his laughter and keep smiling in your heart. Love and prayers, Sister Donna Marie, osf

- Sr. Donna Knapp, OSF, Syracuse, NY

We are sorry to hear about Frank. Ws have the best memories of visits with him and Virginia. On one visit to our home in Corfu, NY, Frank was fascinated by our son's dog, Buddy. On other visits we enjoyed their hospitality and Frank's humor. Our deepest Sympathy.

- Mary Anne & Harry Adams, Castile, NY

Dear Mary Ann, Please accept my sincere sympathy upon the death of your dad. May you find comfort and peace in the memories of his good life and in the knowledge that he now rests peacefully in the heart of God. Sincerely, Ann Rosalia, IHM

- Sister Ann Rosalia, Pittsburgh, PA

This guestbook in some way spans the geographic distance, Mary Ann. I hope you feel the loving support of your sisters and friends in the North. I do remember the wonderfully outgoing man your father was! Love, Rose

- Sr Maria Rose Kelly, IHM, Carbondale, PA

My deep sympathy on the death of your father, Mary Ann. I hope you will gradually remember all the happy times and pride you had, and will continue to have in him. Love, Gail

- Gail Cabral, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann, Know that you are very much in my thoughts and prayers on the loss of your Dad. Please take care of yourself and be gentle with yourself. Peace, John Michele

- John Michele, Scranton, PA

Chip and I are very sorry to hear about your Dad and loved one. We had the pleasure of spending time with him on several occassions and thoroughly enjoyed his company. He was such a nice caring man. Our hearts go out to you and your Family.

- Lucille & Chip Norella, Waymart, PA

We have fond memories of those times we saw Frank in Lancaster when he paid a visit to his hometown. He was a gracious man with an infectious humor. Our condolences are extended to Virginia and the rest of the Lang family.

- Paul & Janice Hodan, Kenmore, NY

Dear Mrs. Lang, Mary Ann, Barbara and Patsy, Please know that you are all remembered in heart and prayer during these days. Savannah's St. Patrick's Day parade has lost its greatest Grand Marshal and we have all lost a loving and fun-loving gentleman. Peace and love to all.

- Sister Amy Zychal, Scranton, PA

To All the Lang Family, Please accept my deep sympathy for your loss, and be assured of my prayers for you all. Sister Elizabeth Mary

- Sister Elizabeth Mary, Port Washington, NY

Sr. Mary Ann and Family, Be assured of special prayers at this difficult time of loss. Love & Support, Sr. Catherine Ann Gilvary

- Sr. Catherine Ann Gilvary, Williamssport, PA

Dear Sr Mary Ann and family members, Please know that you are in my special prayers. God's peace be with you during this difficult time. Love & prayers, Sr Angela

- Sr Angela Kim, I.H.M, Silver Spring, MD

Dear Sr. Mary Ann and Lang Family, You are all in my prayers during this time of grieving and sense of loss. Your father's obit speaks to such a wonderful man. I am glad he had such a long and fulfilling life. God bless you all at this time.

- Sr. Loretta Mulry, IHM, Titusville, FL

Dear Mary Ann and family: Please accept my heartfelt condolenses at the loss of your father. I am so grateful I had the chance to meet him. I shall always think of him turning the fountains of Savannah green on St. Patrick's Day! May he rest in the peace and love of our God. Take care, Nancy

- Sr. Nancy Hawkins, IHM, Rochester, NY

Sr. Mary Ann and Family, I am so sorry for your lost. May you and your family be embrace by the love of Our Lord and Our Lady at this difficult time. Know that you are in my prayers.

- Sr. Katie SitjayBalbastro, IHM, NY, NY

Dear Mrs. Lang, Mary Ann, Patsy and Barbara, Know that you are in my prayer as you mourn the loss of Mr. Lang. I am confident that he will provide for you in his new life as he did while he was with you. Love, Katie

- Sr. Katie Clauss, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and the Lang family, Please know of my prayers for each of you as you mourn the loss of your dad and husband. I recently lost my dad so I can enter into your sorrow and also the faith that your dad is with God and at peace. I often think of the words of a version of the Haily Mary by Joe Wise at times like these. Joe sings: 'Hail Mary, full of grace, ...pray for us PILGRIMS now and at the hour of our BIRTH, Amen. Both our dads have been born again. We continue our earthly journey yet. Blessing upon you and lots of prayers, Donna

- Sister Donna Korba, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and family, Know that you are all held in special prayer during these days filled with much emotion. Remembering the happy days and sharing the stories and it sounds like there were many wonderful ones will be a great tribute to him as he now looks at and blesses you in a special way. Love, Carol

- Sr. Carol Lubas, East Stroudsburg, PA

My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

- Sister Flo Marino, IHM, St. Petersburg, FL

Mary Ann, Sorry I cannot be in Savannah with you. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

- Sr Judith Ann Ziegler, IHM, Scranton, PA

I remember your father from his visit for your final profession in Carbondale. God bless his 90 years. We are all remembering your family's loss and are praying with you as you mourn and also celebrate his life. Much love,

- Sr. Kathy Kurdziel IHM, Scranton, PA

Know that you are in my prayers at this time of loss. My condolences to the Sr.Mary Ann and the family. Blessings, Sr. Mariam Pfeifer, IHM

- Sr. Mariam Pfeifer,IHM, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and family, I am with you in heart these days as you mourn the loss of a friend, husband, father. Having just experienced the death of my mom I have been thinking about how much celebration there is in heaven with so many of our parents having gone to God and with so many of our sisters; how could there not be rejoicing? Even though our hearts pain, are sad and have a deep hole of grief, I am given so much hope in life eternal. Peace to each of you these days. May you be comforted and consoled by your many friends and family members.

- Mindy Welding, IHM, Phila, PA

Dear Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear of your Father's death. May he rest in peace. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless! Love and prayers, Janie

- Sister Jane Gaughan, IHM, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann, My thoughts and prayers and those of our Sisters at Our Lady of Peace Residence are with you and your family at this time. May your father's blessing continue to sustain all of you during these days of change. May hope in his new life bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. Love, Eleanor Mary

- Sr. Eleanor Mary Marconi, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and family, You are all specially in my heart and prayer as you grieve your loss and celebrate this rich and full life. May you come to know the love of your father/husband in new and wonderful ways through the days ahead. With love and sympathy, Chris

- Chris Koellhoffer, IHM, Island Park, NY

Dear Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father. Please know that you and your family are remembered in my prayers during these difficult days. May our loving God be with you.

- Joan McCusker, IHM, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann, May our loving God give you and your family peace and consolation during this difficult time and in the days ahead. Be assured of my continued prayers. God bless. Ellen

- Sr. Ellen Carney, IHM, Dunmore, PA

Dear Mary Ann and Family, Please know that I am sending prayers and support as you grieve the loss of your Dad. Even though he lived a long life, it is still so hard to say goodbye. Please know that my love and prayers are with you, Mary Ann! I pray that God's loving presence will be felt by you in a clear way during these difficult days. Take care and many blessings, Trish Scalese

- Trish Scalese, NY, NY

Mary Ann, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you mourn the loss of your father and celebrate the many wonderful memories and stories of his life. What a wonderful gift to have had your Dad for so many years! You are held in God's love, in his, and in the love of your IHM family.

- Theresa Frere, IHM, Clinton, MD

Mrs. Lang, Maryann, Barbara, and Patsy, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Even though the years and miles have separated us, I have always considered the Langs as part of my extended Savannah family. I will never forget Mr. Lang's wonderful sense of humor and his love for the Bulldogs!!

- Cynthia Love Yagnich, Kennesaw, GA

KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER.

- SR. KAREN O'NEILL, SCRANTON, PA

Please know that all of you, especially Mary Anne, are in my thoughts and prayers.

- Sr Kathleen Burns, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann, I'm so sorry on the death of your father. Please know that you and your family will be held in prayer.

- Sr. Maureen, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and Family, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of such great loss. Carleen

- Sr. Carleen Boehlert, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and Family, Be assured of my prayers, thoughts and concern as you experience the loss of your dear Father. May our Heavenly Father warmly embrace him and grant him eternal life. Despite the pain of loss let us rejoice that he has completed his journey home and is now forever at peace. Blessings! Kathleen

- Kathleen O'Dea,ihm, Scranton, PA

Dear Virginia, Mary Ann, Barbara, Patsy and all, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you these days as you mourn the loss of your dear husband and Dad. Having met you all several times at St. Casimir's, I feel like I know you and I feel your pain. You have had your Dad a long time but that doesn't make it easier. It makes it harder to let go. Now he looks down on us all and draws us closer to our Creator. God bless you and hold you in the palm of His hand. Sister Marie C. Moore,I.H.M.

- Sister Marie Moore, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and Family I was so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Please know that you are all in my prayers and especially remembered at this time. God Bless you.

- Rosemary Goulet, IHM, Newark, DE

Dear Mary Ann, You, your family, and your Dad are in my prayers. Your loving presence and caring for him will be treasured memories.

- Jo Ann Trama, IHM, Daytona Beach, FL

Patsy & Phil, We are so sorry for your loss. Christopher said that he really liked your Dad and that he was really funny! We will keep you in our prayers.

- The O'Hayer Family, Savannah, GA

Dear Patsy and Glenn, I am so sorry for your loss. Patsy, I'll never forget the St. Patrick's Day parade we jumped in the car with your Dad and rode in the parade. God bless you! Carol Ogle

- Carol Ogle, Pooler, GA

Patsy, your father was a delight to talk with, I'm glad I had the opportunity. He and your Mom were so sweet together. I loved his wit. What a gift to bring a smile to everyone. Love, Sherry

- Sherry Erskine, , GA

Uncle Frank was greatly loved, treasured and admired by his family in Depew, NY - his late parents my grandparents Joseph and Maria Lang, his late sister, Elizabeth Lang Streer my mother, and many other relatives. We were in awe of his great wit, sense of humor, and his outgoing, positive and caring personality. He was one of a kind! Heaven is surely a better place now that he is there to make everyone laugh. We will miss him very much.

- Mary Jane Streer Gangloff, Lancaster, NY

To Virginia, Sister Mary Ann, Barbara, Patsy and all the family, our heartfelt sympathy. I will always remember Frank Lang's smile, his energy and his ability to never meet a stranger. May God hold Him in the palm of His hand. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers.

- Doy & Cathy Fogarty Edenfield, Statesboro, GA

Dear Daddy, Glenn said, 'Just think, now grandpa can talk to Frankie for the first time.

- Patsy Lang Sellers, Savannah, GA

Uncle Frank always had a joke to tell and a smile on his face. He cared about people in general and especially loved his family. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our heart goes out to his family. Rich Fogarty

- Rich Fogarty, Flowery Branch, GA

Dear Mrs. Lang and Sr. Mary Ann, 'For those, oh Lord, who are faithful, life is not taken away, but merely changed...an earthly dwelling for a heavenly one.' How comforting must these words be for all of you who grieve the loss of your husband and father. Surely, our good and gracious God has welcomed Mr. Lang into the fullness of the kingdom where he will enjoy lasting peace with all the angels and saints and experience the loving presence of God for all eternity. Know that I am with you in prayer and at Eucharist. May Jesus touch your hearts with his gentle, healing love. Shalom, Sr. Linda Anne Greenberg

- Sr. Linda Anne Greenberg, Scranton, PA

Mary Ann: I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. You and your sister were so faithful and kind to him during his illness. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I hope your mother is doing well. LOVE AND PRAYERS Helene

- Sr. Helene Hicks, , FL

Dear Mary Ann and Family, Please know how much you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through these difficult days. Let our Gentle God comfort you and give you joy-filled memories! What a blessing that you were able to share in caring for your dad! Peace Mary Ann and much love! Suzie

- Suzie Armbruster IHM, Sebastian, FL

Mary Ann, I am sorry to hear of your Dad's death. I am sure you are grateful for this special time that you have had with him. I hope knowing he is safe and in the hands of his God gives you peace and comfort.

- Sister Helen Ann, Center Moriches, NY

Dear Mary Ann, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Father. This is a great loss for you, I know, as well as all the family. Thank God, you have been in Savannah and able to be of help to all of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. With alot of Love and Gratitude, Janet

- Janet Jeffers, Bronx, NY

Dear Mrs. Lang and Family, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember Mr. Lang. I know that you now have a wonderful advocate in heaven, and, along with telling everyone jokes, Mr. Lang will be praying for all of you! Love and prayers, Boreta

- Boreta Singleton, Bronx, NY

Dear Mary Ann and family, I was so sorry to learn about the loss of your dear father. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know him. He brought such joy to everyone by his very presence. I treasure his wonderful sense of humor. I shall miss his wonderful smile and the twinkle in his eye when he told a joke. May he now know the fullness of life and all the joy promised by the Risen Lord and may the Lord give you and your loved ones his love and consolation in the days ahead. Blessings, prayers, love and peace, Gloria

- Sister Gloria Frank, Cresco, PA

Mary Ann, I am so sorry about the loss of your father. May the beautiful memories and wonderful times come to bring you consolation and strength. You are all in my prayers. Madeline

- Sr. Madeline Swaboski,IHM, Baltimore, MD

Dear Lang family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We are so sorry for your loss. We especially have fond memories of our visits to Savannah with our 3 children and how attentive Frank was to them - always a smile and a joke. He will be missed. Love, Paul and Ruth Streer and kids

- Paul Streer, Athens, GA

As Mr. Lang's youngest daughter, I am very grateful to everyone who is expressing their feelings about our dad. He was truly a special husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He made so many people laugh that he brought joy wherever he went. And he was very generous in reaching out to help others in whatever way that he could. He taught us to love God and country. And I will miss him very much. Sr. Mary Ann Lang

- Mary, Savannah, GA

I HAVE MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF MY VISITS TO SAVANNAH,AND THE MANY ADVENTURES MARY ANN AND I HAD WITH MR LANG IN HIS OLD BLUE CAR. SOMETIMES THE DOORS WORKED SOMETIMES THEY DID NOT. HE LOVED THAT CAR. ONCE WE WERE AT TYBEE ISLAND AND HE SAID TO MARY ANN AND I LETS GO FOR A DRIVE. WE ENDED AT THE LOCAL VFW THE ONLY 2 WOMEN AMONG ALL THE VETS. HE HAD A GREAT TIME INTRODUCING US AND WE HAD A GREAT TIME WITH THE VETS.GOING TO THE MALL WAS AN EXPERIENCE BECAUSE HE WOULD STOP PEOPLE AND TALK AND TELL JOKES, MARY ANN AND I WOULD LAUGH AND MRS LANG THE GREAT SOUTHERN LADY THAT SHE IS WOULD JUST SAY HERE WE GO AGAIN. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MR LANG AND SMILE BECAUSE HE REALLY KNEW HOW TO SIEZE THE DAY.HE REFLECTED GOD'S LAUGHTER. HE WAS A GREAT AMERICAN, A MEMBER OF THE GREATEST GENERATION, A HERO, BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO WEAR A MEDAL TO BE A HERO TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND YOUR GOD. I WAS BLESSED ENOUGH TO BE TOUCHED BY ONE OF GOD'S HEROES. ALWAYS JAN

- jan corbett, , GA

Mary Ann and family, Nothing can replace the wonderful man you have lost. May that space in your heart that truly belonged to him, soon overflow with happy memories, deep love and the consolation of a loving God. You are very much in our prayer.

- Jane Snyder, IHM, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann, I had never known your father, but I have heard many stories about him as you proudly shared how much he meant to you. I understand how much you will miss your dad even though you know he will always be with you. Please know you and your family are in my prays. God Bless, Jeannie

- Jeanne Karp, OSF, Nicholson, PA

Dear Mary Anne, Please know that you have my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers for you and your family. I really didn't know your dad, but from all the stories that Jan has told me, he was the master joker and loved to laugh and make other people laugh! Laughter is the music of the soul, and you dad was the maestro of the music! Now he has all the heavenly bodies, souls, angels, saints, and our God to entertain! May you remember his laughter and keep smiling in your heart. Love and prayers, Sister Donna Marie, osf

- Sr. Donna Knapp, OSF, Syracuse, NY

We are sorry to hear about Frank. Ws have the best memories of visits with him and Virginia. On one visit to our home in Corfu, NY, Frank was fascinated by our son's dog, Buddy. On other visits we enjoyed their hospitality and Frank's humor. Our deepest Sympathy.

- Mary Anne & Harry Adams, Castile, NY

Dear Mary Ann, Please accept my sincere sympathy upon the death of your dad. May you find comfort and peace in the memories of his good life and in the knowledge that he now rests peacefully in the heart of God. Sincerely, Ann Rosalia, IHM

- Sister Ann Rosalia, Pittsburgh, PA

This guestbook in some way spans the geographic distance, Mary Ann. I hope you feel the loving support of your sisters and friends in the North. I do remember the wonderfully outgoing man your father was! Love, Rose

- Sr Maria Rose Kelly, IHM, Carbondale, PA

My deep sympathy on the death of your father, Mary Ann. I hope you will gradually remember all the happy times and pride you had, and will continue to have in him. Love, Gail

- Gail Cabral, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann, Know that you are very much in my thoughts and prayers on the loss of your Dad. Please take care of yourself and be gentle with yourself. Peace, John Michele

- John Michele, Scranton, PA

Chip and I are very sorry to hear about your Dad and loved one. We had the pleasure of spending time with him on several occassions and thoroughly enjoyed his company. He was such a nice caring man. Our hearts go out to you and your Family.

- Lucille & Chip Norella, Waymart, PA

We have fond memories of those times we saw Frank in Lancaster when he paid a visit to his hometown. He was a gracious man with an infectious humor. Our condolences are extended to Virginia and the rest of the Lang family.

- Paul & Janice Hodan, Kenmore, NY

Dear Mrs. Lang, Mary Ann, Barbara and Patsy, Please know that you are all remembered in heart and prayer during these days. Savannah's St. Patrick's Day parade has lost its greatest Grand Marshal and we have all lost a loving and fun-loving gentleman. Peace and love to all.

- Sister Amy Zychal, Scranton, PA

To All the Lang Family, Please accept my deep sympathy for your loss, and be assured of my prayers for you all. Sister Elizabeth Mary

- Sister Elizabeth Mary, Port Washington, NY

Sr. Mary Ann and Family, Be assured of special prayers at this difficult time of loss. Love & Support, Sr. Catherine Ann Gilvary

- Sr. Catherine Ann Gilvary, Williamssport, PA

Dear Sr Mary Ann and family members, Please know that you are in my special prayers. God's peace be with you during this difficult time. Love & prayers, Sr Angela

- Sr Angela Kim, I.H.M, Silver Spring, MD

Dear Sr. Mary Ann and Lang Family, You are all in my prayers during this time of grieving and sense of loss. Your father's obit speaks to such a wonderful man. I am glad he had such a long and fulfilling life. God bless you all at this time.

- Sr. Loretta Mulry, IHM, Titusville, FL

Dear Mary Ann and family: Please accept my heartfelt condolenses at the loss of your father. I am so grateful I had the chance to meet him. I shall always think of him turning the fountains of Savannah green on St. Patrick's Day! May he rest in the peace and love of our God. Take care, Nancy

- Sr. Nancy Hawkins, IHM, Rochester, NY

Sr. Mary Ann and Family, I am so sorry for your lost. May you and your family be embrace by the love of Our Lord and Our Lady at this difficult time. Know that you are in my prayers.

- Sr. Katie SitjayBalbastro, IHM, NY, NY

Dear Mrs. Lang, Mary Ann, Patsy and Barbara, Know that you are in my prayer as you mourn the loss of Mr. Lang. I am confident that he will provide for you in his new life as he did while he was with you. Love, Katie

- Sr. Katie Clauss, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and the Lang family, Please know of my prayers for each of you as you mourn the loss of your dad and husband. I recently lost my dad so I can enter into your sorrow and also the faith that your dad is with God and at peace. I often think of the words of a version of the Haily Mary by Joe Wise at times like these. Joe sings: 'Hail Mary, full of grace, ...pray for us PILGRIMS now and at the hour of our BIRTH, Amen. Both our dads have been born again. We continue our earthly journey yet. Blessing upon you and lots of prayers, Donna

- Sister Donna Korba, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and family, Know that you are all held in special prayer during these days filled with much emotion. Remembering the happy days and sharing the stories and it sounds like there were many wonderful ones will be a great tribute to him as he now looks at and blesses you in a special way. Love, Carol

- Sr. Carol Lubas, East Stroudsburg, PA

My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

- Sister Flo Marino, IHM, St. Petersburg, FL

Mary Ann, Sorry I cannot be in Savannah with you. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

- Sr Judith Ann Ziegler, IHM, Scranton, PA

I remember your father from his visit for your final profession in Carbondale. God bless his 90 years. We are all remembering your family's loss and are praying with you as you mourn and also celebrate his life. Much love,

- Sr. Kathy Kurdziel IHM, Scranton, PA

Know that you are in my prayers at this time of loss. My condolences to the Sr.Mary Ann and the family. Blessings, Sr. Mariam Pfeifer, IHM

- Sr. Mariam Pfeifer,IHM, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and family, I am with you in heart these days as you mourn the loss of a friend, husband, father. Having just experienced the death of my mom I have been thinking about how much celebration there is in heaven with so many of our parents having gone to God and with so many of our sisters; how could there not be rejoicing? Even though our hearts pain, are sad and have a deep hole of grief, I am given so much hope in life eternal. Peace to each of you these days. May you be comforted and consoled by your many friends and family members.

- Mindy Welding, IHM, Phila, PA

Dear Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear of your Father's death. May he rest in peace. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless! Love and prayers, Janie

- Sister Jane Gaughan, IHM, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann, My thoughts and prayers and those of our Sisters at Our Lady of Peace Residence are with you and your family at this time. May your father's blessing continue to sustain all of you during these days of change. May hope in his new life bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. Love, Eleanor Mary

- Sr. Eleanor Mary Marconi, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and family, You are all specially in my heart and prayer as you grieve your loss and celebrate this rich and full life. May you come to know the love of your father/husband in new and wonderful ways through the days ahead. With love and sympathy, Chris

- Chris Koellhoffer, IHM, Island Park, NY

Dear Mary Ann, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear father. Please know that you and your family are remembered in my prayers during these difficult days. May our loving God be with you.

- Joan McCusker, IHM, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann, May our loving God give you and your family peace and consolation during this difficult time and in the days ahead. Be assured of my continued prayers. God bless. Ellen

- Sr. Ellen Carney, IHM, Dunmore, PA

Dear Mary Ann and Family, Please know that I am sending prayers and support as you grieve the loss of your Dad. Even though he lived a long life, it is still so hard to say goodbye. Please know that my love and prayers are with you, Mary Ann! I pray that God's loving presence will be felt by you in a clear way during these difficult days. Take care and many blessings, Trish Scalese

- Trish Scalese, NY, NY

Mary Ann, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you mourn the loss of your father and celebrate the many wonderful memories and stories of his life. What a wonderful gift to have had your Dad for so many years! You are held in God's love, in his, and in the love of your IHM family.

- Theresa Frere, IHM, Clinton, MD

Mrs. Lang, Maryann, Barbara, and Patsy, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Even though the years and miles have separated us, I have always considered the Langs as part of my extended Savannah family. I will never forget Mr. Lang's wonderful sense of humor and his love for the Bulldogs!!

- Cynthia Love Yagnich, Kennesaw, GA

KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER.

- SR. KAREN O'NEILL, SCRANTON, PA

Please know that all of you, especially Mary Anne, are in my thoughts and prayers.

- Sr Kathleen Burns, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann, I'm so sorry on the death of your father. Please know that you and your family will be held in prayer.

- Sr. Maureen, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and Family, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of such great loss. Carleen

- Sr. Carleen Boehlert, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and Family, Be assured of my prayers, thoughts and concern as you experience the loss of your dear Father. May our Heavenly Father warmly embrace him and grant him eternal life. Despite the pain of loss let us rejoice that he has completed his journey home and is now forever at peace. Blessings! Kathleen

- Kathleen O'Dea,ihm, Scranton, PA

Dear Virginia, Mary Ann, Barbara, Patsy and all, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you these days as you mourn the loss of your dear husband and Dad. Having met you all several times at St. Casimir's, I feel like I know you and I feel your pain. You have had your Dad a long time but that doesn't make it easier. It makes it harder to let go. Now he looks down on us all and draws us closer to our Creator. God bless you and hold you in the palm of His hand. Sister Marie C. Moore,I.H.M.

- Sister Marie Moore, Scranton, PA

Dear Mary Ann and Family I was so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Please know that you are all in my prayers and especially remembered at this time. God Bless you.

- Rosemary Goulet, IHM, Newark, DE

Dear Mary Ann, You, your family, and your Dad are in my prayers. Your loving presence and caring for him will be treasured memories.

- Jo Ann Trama, IHM, Daytona Beach, FL

Patsy & Phil, We are so sorry for your loss. Christopher said that he really liked your Dad and that he was really funny! We will keep you in our prayers.

- The O'Hayer Family, Savannah, GA

Dear Patsy and Glenn, I am so sorry for your loss. Patsy, I'll never forget the St. Patrick's Day parade we jumped in the car with your Dad and rode in the parade. God bless you! Carol Ogle

- Carol Ogle, Pooler, GA

Patsy, your father was a delight to talk with, I'm glad I had the opportunity. He and your Mom were so sweet together. I loved his wit. What a gift to bring a smile to everyone. Love, Sherry

- Sherry Erskine, , GA

Uncle Frank was greatly loved, treasured and admired by his family in Depew, NY - his late parents my grandparents Joseph and Maria Lang, his late sister, Elizabeth Lang Streer my mother, and many other relatives. We were in awe of his great wit, sense of humor, and his outgoing, positive and caring personality. He was one of a kind! Heaven is surely a better place now that he is there to make everyone laugh. We will miss him very much.

- Mary Jane Streer Gangloff, Lancaster, NY

To Virginia, Sister Mary Ann, Barbara, Patsy and all the family, our heartfelt sympathy. I will always remember Frank Lang's smile, his energy and his ability to never meet a stranger. May God hold Him in the palm of His hand. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers.

- Doy & Cathy Fogarty Edenfield, Statesboro, GA

Dear Daddy, Glenn said, 'Just think, now grandpa can talk to Frankie for the first time.

- Patsy Lang Sellers, Savannah, GA

Uncle Frank always had a joke to tell and a smile on his face. He cared about people in general and especially loved his family. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our heart goes out to his family. Rich Fogarty

- Rich Fogarty, Flowery Branch, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200