Lawrence G. Hatches
February 11, 1947 - May 7, 2018
Lawrence G. “Larry” Hatches, 71, of Tunkhannock, died Monday, May 7, 2018 at the home of his daughter in Stillwater, PA. Born February 11, 1947 in Dushore, he is the son of the late George and Margaret Alyce (Ragan) Hatches. Larry was a graduate of Sullivan County High School and was self-employed as truck driver. He also worked at Whipples Auto body in Tivoli. He loved Hot Rods and was an expert auto body man and mechanic. Larry loved animals especially St. Bernard dogs, fresh Strawberries and Blueberries. He was always available to help a neighbor or friend. Larry served in the US Army in Vietnam as an equipment repairman. In the Army he received three Overseas Service Bars, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, and his Expert Rifle Badge. Surviving are two daughters, Lynda K. (Craig Fowler) Hatches of Stillwater, Shelly D. (Joe) Vest of Eagles Mere; two grandchildren, Samantha Lee Dieffenbach, Kailee Joy Vest; a great grandson, Rylan Earnest; two sisters, Lauren (Steve) McDonald of Hughesville, Patricia Markowski of Mechanicsburg; and a brother, Gregory (Nancy) Hatches of Muncy. As well as several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water Street, Hughesville, followed by military honors at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lawrence’s name to the: Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge 974 Lockville Rd Dallas, Pennsylvania 18612 Arrangements are entrusted to McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville, PA. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com
Lawrence G. “Larry” Hatches, 71, of Tunkhannock, died Monday, May 7, 2018 at the home of his daughter in Stillwater, PA. Born February 11, 1947 in Dushore, he is the son of the late George and Margaret Alyce (Ragan) Hatches.... View Obituary & Service Information