Muncy Bank Financial Inc. and CCFNB Bancorp Inc. are announcing that, in connection with their proposed strategic merger of, they have agreed to rename their combined bank “Journey Bank” and their combined holding company “Muncy Columbia Financial Corp.,” according to a news release.

In April, CCFNB Bancorp Inc. and Muncy Bank Financial Inc. jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to combine the companies and their subsidiary banks. The combinations are expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2023, contingent on required approvals.

The earlier announcement included the intention to name the combined bank Muncy Columbia Bank and to retain the CCFNB Bancorp Inc. name for the combined holding company, the news release said.

“As we began working together on the transition, we recognized an opportunity to consider a new name and refreshed brand for the combined bank that better represents our purpose as a community bank across the expanded market area we will serve,” Lance Diehl, CCFNB’s current president and CEO said, according to the news release. “Our purpose is, and will remain, focused on helping individuals, families and businesses across all our communities on their financial journeys.”

“For generations, both of our banks have walked alongside customers on their financial journeys,” Rob Glunk, current chairman, president and CEO of Muncy Bank Financial Inc. said, according to the news release. “Moving forward, we are fully committed to continuing to be there for our customers and our community, and our new Journey Bank name will reinforce that shared commitment.”

The historic names of both banks will be retained in the renamed combined holding company, Muncy Columbia Financial Corp.