Dr. Andrew David Musila

Dr. Andrew David Musila, 63, of Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Edenbrook South.

Born on February 24, 1963 in Kakamega, Kenya, he was the son of the late Silas I. and Christina (Kuya) Musila.

Through an act of faith, courage and sheer grit, Andrew pursued his boyhood dream of attaining a higher education when he left his village in western Kenya to board an airplane bound for America. He recognized that many hands made the journey possible, and he was especially grateful to sister Mary Akwale, teacher, and cousin Eng. Morrison Litondo John for their initial roles in his mission.

Andrew would go on to earn his undergraduate degree from Slippery Rock University, his master’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and his Ph.D. in International Relations from Howard University in 2004.

As a classical intellect, he enjoyed rigorous study and intellectual banter with colleagues and friends. Further, he engaged all levels of students by way of teaching assistant, community college lecturer as well as faculty member for advanced high schoolers at a highly selective summer program sponsored by Princeton University. He further satisfied and shared his intellectual capacity as a seminar speaker on many occasions and translated academic materials.

For over 20 years, Dr. Musila was a Professor of Political Science with Commonwealth University (formerly Lock Haven University). From 2007 to 2016, Dr. Musila directed LHU’s high school Model United Nations program. A two-day program held on the LHU campus, it often involved over 300 students from over a dozen area high schools. He also sponsored a collegiate Model UN Club at LHU.

Dr. Musila met his wife, Tasha T. Boston, who survives, in the Washington, D.C. area in 1997. They had many loving and colorful years together. They welcomed surviving daughters, Koki Ann and Kuya Avery Musila, on opposite ends of Pennsylvania state before settling in central Pennsylvania.

The adventures continued with family favorite road trips, laughter, and hosting visitors and celebrations at their home. Andrew’s favorite pastimes were shopping for antiques; whistling, singing and playing “Oh, How I Love Jesus” on his harmonica; lifting the girls with one leg or arm and recounting stories from his undergraduate years and schooldays in Kenya. He was famously known for his impeccable sense of style, Polo caps, and a strong voice that reverberated across dimensions.

Dr. Musila is survived by his brothers, Dixon Musila and Dr. Benson Musila; sisters, Rose (Athanas) Shiboko and Mary (Michael) Akhwale; uncle, Morrison Litondo John; cousins, Eddah (Stanslaus) Khaunkani Palapela and Rechael Atamba; special nephew, Silas Musila; as well as many more cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and mentees.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth, Amos and Isiaho Musila; and special friends, Douglas Posey and Mike Matambanadzo.

A service to honor the life of Dr. Musila will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport, where a visitation will take place from 2 pm until the time of his service.

Arrangements are being made to have Dr. Musila laid to rest, in a traditional Luhya ceremony alongside his relatives, in the Silas Family Burial Ground in Shikunga, Kakamega, Kenya.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Run Africa to honor Dr. Musila. RunAfrica funds sustainable projects to empower communities. Checks can be made payable to “Run Africa” and mailed to 144 Buckeye Way, Modesto, CA 95354 or by visiting www.runafrica.org.

To send online condolences, please visit www.SandersMortuary.com.