Willard A. Boyer

Boyer, Willard A., age 86, of Dayton, OH, formerly of Slatington, PA, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2008 at Hospice of Dayton. Willard was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving during WWII, and retired with the rank of Major from the United States Army Reserve in 1982. He was a retired foreman with the New Jersey Zinc Company in Palmerton, PA, a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church and the American Legion in Slatington, PA.

Willard is survived by his loving wife of over 64 years: Jean H. (Hill) Boyer; son and daughter-in-law: Willard A. Jr. (Jean A.) Boyer of Kettering, Ohio; granddaughters: Amanda Davidson & Kelly Moore; great grandsons: Jack & Luke Davidson; sister: Renae Boyer of Palmerton, PA; and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Harry & Martha (Youngkin) Boyer; and his brothers: Earl, Carl, & Harold Boyer.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 40 2nd St., Slatington, PA with Pastors Russell Haab & William Dimmich officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420 or to St. Johns Lutheran Church, Slatington, PA. Arrangements in care of Newcomer Funeral Home (South Chapel) Kettering, Ohio.