Larry W. Boyer

Larry W. Boyer, 61, of Montgomery, passed away at the Gatehouse in Williamsport, on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, after an extended illness. He and his wife, the former Gladys M. Shaner, celebrated 37 years of marriage this past Oct. 22.

He was born in Williamsport on Jan. 10, 1947, the son of the late Donald L. and Marion L. (Buhl) Boyer.

Larry was a US Navy veteran, and was employed as a Construction Analyst for the USDA.

He is survived by his wife Gladys, with whom he lived, three children; Michael W. Boyer of Hedgesville, W.Va, Michelle K. Boyer, of Montgomery, and Matthew T. Boyer of Timberville, VA. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Colin J, Declan M., Tristen S., Griffin T. and Mason C. Boyer.

The funeral will be on Tuesday at 2 p.m., at the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 East Water St., Hughesville, with the Rev. Max L. Walters, Jr., officiating. Burial will take place in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hughesville, with military graveside honors accorded by combined veteran’s organizations. Friends and family will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Larry’s name, to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701.