Jonathan E. Boyer, 81, of Port Royal, passed away at 9:15 PM on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at the Bridges at Brookline, Mifflintown.
Born on June 20, 1939 in Port Royal, he is the son of the late Edwin and Myrna (Book) Boyer.
On Jan. 31, 1959, he married his late wife, Beatrice E. (Wagner) Boyer, with whom he was blessed to share over 50 years of marriage before her passing on Oct. 4, 2009.
He is survived by his children, Peggy "Maggie" J. West and her husband Neal of Harrisburg, Amy L. Feltman and her husband Dean of Millerstown, and Paul D. Boyer and his wife Stephanie of King George, VA; nine grandchildren, Christopher, Amanda, Ashley, Sarah, Victoria, Jeremy, Josh, Justin, and Timothy; and thirteen great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Jon C. Boyer; one brother; and one sister making him the last of his generation.
Jonathan was a 1957 graduate of Tuscarora Valley High School, Port Royal and was employed and retired as a Line Foreman with Sanyo (formerly Fisher Electronics).
Mr. Boyer was a member of the First Baptist Church of Juniata County and enjoyed hunting, gardening, watching sports, especially the Philadelphia Phillies, and reading his bible; however, his family and his church were the two most important things in his life.
Public Graveside Services will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 from the Lind Memorial Cemetery, Lewistown with his son in law, Neal West officiating. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, facial masks and social distancing will be required at the graveside services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Boyer?s memory can be made to the Port Royal EMS, P.O. Box 265, Port Royal, PA 17082.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge Street, Mifflintown.
Online condolences and tributes can be shared with the family at www.brownfuneral homesinc.com.
Contributed by rkohler3 on 11/28/11 - Image Year: 1957
Jonathan Boyer in his 1957 Tuscarora Valley High School yearbook photo.
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Jonathan Boyer as he appeared during his senior year at Tuscarora Valley High School in 1957.
Contributed by rkohler3 on 4/5/11 - Image Year: 1947
This picture was taken at the Freedom School (Turbett Township) Chrismas Play in 1947. Some of the students are named. Although she is not in the picture, Ruth Bergstresser Zendt was the teacher.
Contributed by rkohler3 on 6/12/24 - Image Year: 1957
TVHS CLASS of 1957 GRADUATION PICTURE: FRONT ROW (L - R): Donna Welshonse, Leon Harbst, Amelia Hartman, Ray Kohler, Janice McClure, Donald Gilliland, Louann Groninger; MIDDLE ROW: Bruce Hockenberry, Nancy McCahan, Glen "Skip" Kepner, Marianna Hartman, Jonathan Boyer, Audrey Bashore, Donald Fike; BACK ROW: Lena "Jackie" Goodman, Donna Boyer, Larue Strawser
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TVHS CLASS of '57 at 2012 REUNION: (l-r) Glen "Skip" Kepner, Marianna (Hartman) Ewert, Janice (McClure) Auker, Amelia (Hartman) McElwee, Louann (Groninger) Lewis, Jonathan Boyer (Photo submitted by Bill McElwee)
