Lawrence W. Emery Jr.

Lawrence W. Emery, Jr. left this earthly world on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 after an extended illness.. Larry was born in Bangor, ME in 1942. He was one of 6 children born to Lawrence W Emery, Sr. and Virginia Moulton Emery. Emery’s Market, a local grocery store was the family business, providing much enjoyment for the growing family. Larry graduated Bangor High School in 1960 and went to on to earn his BS in Education from the University of Maine, Orono. Later he earned his MS in Education, Guidance, and Counseling from State University Of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY. He completed additional Graduate work at State University of NY and Penn State University. He served in the United States Air Force 1966-1970 and honorably discharged.

Larry retired, after 32 years, from the Pennsylvania College of Technology, formerly the Williamsport Area Community College. He held the positions of director of advisement and career services, coordinator of new options/ sex equity, project and his favorite position, Career Counselor.

He was married to his devoted wife E. Margaret Emery, (Maggie) for 47 years. Together they owned and operated Serene View Farm Bed and Breakfast where they opened their home to hundreds of wonderful people for 22 years.

His favorite past time was volunteering as grid martial for the Sports Car Club of America at Watkins Glen and various other tracks. On Sundays, you would find him attending Loyalsock Baptist Church. Larry was a long time member of the Plunketts Creek Township Fire Department, served on the Planning Commission and was a School Board member for Montoursville Area School District.

Larry’s life exemplified selflessness, faith, love of Jesus, and generosity. We remember and will forever cherish his love of family, friends, and those whose lives he touched in such special ways. Larry’s humor and quick wit would light up a room and put a smile on your face!

In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Emery and great granddaughter, Abigail Bobinger. Larry leaves behind to cherish his memory, sister, Margaret “Peggy” Wagner (Robert Wagner) Louise Shindler; brother, Phil Emery (Patty), Tom Emery (Jill Emery), and Tim Emery. He also leaves daughter, Lauryl Lynn Emick Galante (Gregory Galante); three sons, Daniel Wayne Emick (Eukaris Rodriguez), Peter DeLance Emick, William Lee Emick Jr. (Catherine Emick); and four grandchildren, Vanessa Gehr Fought (James Gilbert), Adrianne Gehr Basinger (Ty Basinger), Latisha Bobinger, Jared Barber (Lori Barber) Lauren Galante, Tessa Moore (Michael Moore). Great grandchildren include Gabrielle Schusler (Sean Fetrow), Madison Schusler (Matt Snyder), Rosalyn Fought, Eben Manning (Jaiden Bradley), Finn Basinger, Scarlet Basinger, Emily Barber, Olivia Barber, Madeline McAdow (Trent McAdow), Ryan Adams, Daryl Bobinger, Kayla LeBeau (Nicholas Mele), Shane Galante, Giles, Brighton, Uriah, and Mason Moore and great, great granddaughter Clover Jude D’Alessandro.

A celebration of Life will be held on October 11, 2025 at 10 a.m. It will be held at the Community Baptist Church Route 87 Montoursville.