Alem W. “Sonny” Hull

Alem W. “Sonny” Hull, 83, of Muncy, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at his home.

Born Jan. 19, 1932, in Montgomery, he was a son of the late Alem P. and Constance Turner Hull. His wife of 49 years, the former Virginia Armstrong, preceded him in death on Nov. 30, 2007.

Sonny was a graduate of Montgomery High School, Class of 1950, and Lycoming College. Over the years, he owned and operated several local businesses, including, Hull’s Speed & Marine, Montgomery, Community Bowling Center, Montgomery, Cloverleaf Lanes, Muncy, Imperial Lanes, Milton, and co-owned ABC Lanes, Williamsport. He was a member of the Lycoming County Bowling Hall of Fame and enjoyed raising migratory waterfowl. He was also a seasoned craftsman who specialized in building boat engines and hydroplanes.

Surviving are a son, Randy Hull, of Muncy; a brother, Marshall (Connie) Hull, of Muncy; a companion, Nikki Marretti; a goddaughter, Valerie (Howard) Christie; and his faithful dogs, Molly and Ginger.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water St., Hughesville, with Kathy Burkhart, CLM, officiating. Burial will follow in Muncy Cemetery. Friends called from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

The family provided the flowers and suggest memorial contributions be made to the Lycoming County SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mcartythomas.com