Eric Dale Booth Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eric Dale Booth, 61, of Hughesville, entered eternal life on Friday, October 18, 2019. Born July 1, 1958 in Danville, he was a son of Jean L. (Hiller) Booth and the late Arthur L. Booth. He and his wife, the former Sarah Ellen Scott, celebrated 39 years of marriage together. Eric was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather (affectionately known as GeBe), and friend to many. He retired from Andritz, Muncy, after a 38 year career. During that time, Eric was fortunate to have worked with his father, mother, and son. Eric lived a great story, and in his words, “I did my best! I loved my family… and life. I belong to Jesus for eternity.” Surviving, in addition to his beloved wife and mother, are two daughters, Danielle Jean (Robert) Yurasko of Silver Spring, MD and Krista E. Booth of Philadelphia; a son, Nathan Eric (Colissa) Booth of South Willliamsport; a brother, Barry (Marilyn) Booth of Marble Hill, MO; four grandchildren, Adison J. Sampson, Ashton L. Yurasko, Peyton S. Yurasko, and Piper R. Booth; two best friends, Jim Snyder and Steve Campbell, both of Muncy; and generations of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his father, Eric was preceded in death by his dear brother and best friend, Jeffrey L. Booth. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, October 25, at St. Mark's Church of Lairdsville, 6456 Route 118 Hwy., Lairdsville, with longtime friend, Rev. Gerry Rubink officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Friday, at the church, prior to the service. The family will provide the flowers and suggest memorial contributions to St. Mark’s Church of Lairdsville. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.

Eric Dale Booth

July 1, 1958 - October 18, 2019