Larry Britcher Obit

Larry A. Britcher

NEWPORT - Larry A. Britcher, 52, of Juniata Township, Newport, died Friday, June 13, 2008.
He was born March 20, 1956, to Paul E. and Ruth (Hower) Britcher.

He worked for H. R. Wentzel & Sons, and previously for the Hempt and Amity Farms.
He was a member of Church of Christ and Community Grange, both in Newport; ITPA Trottingbred Association; PA Breeders; and Twin Maple Racing Association. Larry was an avid pony racer and ferrier and enjoyed hunting.

Surviving are his mother, Ruth Britcher of Newport; his loving and devoted companion, Susan Mintonye of Newport and her family; brothers, Paul E. Britcher, Jr. of Newport and Lee M. Britcher of Elliottsburg; sisters, Martha G. Ebersole of Duncannon and Isabelle N. Lee of Newport.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, from the David Myers Funeral Home, Newport. Viewings will be held on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and from 10 a.m., Tuesday, until time of service, both at the funeral home. Burial in the Newport Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to Newport Fair Board, P.O. Box 251, Newport, PA 17074. www.pennlive.com/obits