John E. Golder Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John E. Golder, 84, of Hughesville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at The Gatehouse surrounded by his family. He was born August 10, 1934 in Muncy Valley, a son of the late Charles L. and Blanch E. (Morris) Golder. He and his wife, the former Gail C. Eichenlaub, would have celebrated 64 years of marriage on July 22, 2019. John retired in 1999 from the former Sprout-Waldron’s, Muncy, after having worked there for 27 years. He was also a logger and farmer for many years. John was a member of the Quarter Century Club and enjoyed caring for his horses, woodworking, and cutting logs for his fire. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, Scott D. (Candy Stine) Golder, Vince (Valerie) Golder, and Martin (Tami) Golder, all of Hughesville; three sisters, Irene (Ben) Laurenson of Williamsport, Lois Nichols of Rochester, NY and Blanch (David) Temple of Picture Rocks; two brothers, George Golder of Carlisle, and James (Brenda) Golder of Hughesville; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Sherwood. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. Expression of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.

John E. Golder

August 10, 1934 - April 15, 2019