Larry W. Stover, 74 of Jersey Shore, passed away Thursday evening, April 29, 2010 at Jersey Shore Hospital where he was a patient since Tuesday.
He was born Jan. 18, 1936 in Millheim, the son of the late Nelson & Mabel (Wance) Stover. He was a graduate of Penns Valley High School and a Summe Cum Laude graduate of the University of Maine at Portland-Gorham where he received a Bachelor's of Science.
Larry was married on June 18, 1960 to the former Joan E. Cooper; they celebrated 49 years of marriage together.
He retired from the Air Force in 1974 after 20 years as a master sergeant and later from Tetley Tea after 10 years. Larry served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War as a nuclear weapons technician.
Larry was a member of the Avis United Methodist Church, Jersey Shore Elks. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Sergeants Association.
Surviving are his wife; one son, John W. Stover of Lock Haven; a daughter, Shelley A. (Kyle) Nelson of Bastress; twin granddaughters, Sarah E. & Britany J.; grandson, Dakota W.G.; one brother, David Stover of Loganton; a sister, Shelvia Griffen of Centre County, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Avis United Methodist Church, 215 Prospect St., Avis, with Pastor Thomas Jones officiating.
The family will receive family and friends from 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Interment will be private at Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions can be made to Susquehanna Cancer Center, Divine Providence Hospital, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701 or the Jersey Shore Hospital Auxiliary.