Francis W. Loncar ’75

Frank died January 4, 2024, at a medical center near his home in Cleveland, N.C. A graduate of Johnstown (Pa.) High School, he studied economics and played football during his time at Princeton. Although he did not stay with us for all four years, Frank kept in touch with occasional news for Class Notes.

Frank and his high school sweetheart, Gert Greecher Loncar, were married in June 1974, and Frank began his distinguished business career thereafter. Starting with Glosser Bros. department store in Johnstown, he went on to be a leader and executive for various companies, taking him all over the country and around the world. His final post was as president of Lowe’s Global Sourcing, from which he retired in 2013.

Frank’s published obituary mentions his loyalty to friends and love of his family. It read, “Whether you knew him for a lifetime or a moment in time, Frank’s warmth and generous spirit made all feel welcome and valued. He will be missed beyond measure, and his legacy will live on in the memories of his friends and family.”

In addition to Gert, Frank is survived by their children and their spouses: Joshua and Katrina Diehl Loncar, Amanda Loncar and Rob Kloo, and Damian and Jamie Ashcom Loncar; and their grandchildren, who called him “Poppi”: Zachary, Alexander, Isaac, Elliot, and Eliza.

We share this loss with Frank’s family and friends.

—The Class of 1975