Lawrence K. “Larry” Hodge
Lawrence K. ‘Larry’ Hodge, 66, Connellsville Township, Pa., passed away at 6:30 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2017 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Larry was born June 26, 1950 in Connellsville, Pa., a son of the late Robert and Winifred (Guynn) Hodge.
He married the former Debra K. Stillwagon on May 27, 1972.
Larry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He retired from the Connellsville Area School District where he taught for 30 years in the Power Technology Department.
He also taught at California University’s Technology Department and previously worked at Laurel Ford.
Larry was a faithful member of Pennsville Baptist Church and served as President of the Coke Center Region of AACA. He was also a Board Member of the Yough River Trail (YRT) and a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard, Laurel Highlands Model Airplane Club, Scottdale Dartball League, and the EPT Honorary Fraternity
He enjoyed spending time with his grand children, biking, kayaking, running, skiing, gardening, traveling, antique cars.
Larry will be sadly missed by his loving family; his wife of 45 years, Debra K. (Stillwagon) Hodge; his son, Gregory Hodge and his wife Tanya of Dawson, Pa.; his daughter, Carrie Richey and her husband Jeremy of Bullskin Township, Pa; his grandchildren: Tristan Hodge and Sydney Hodge, and Zeke, Lane, and Tate Lawrence Richey; his siblings: Ronald Hodge and Suzanne Evans both of Connellsville, Ben Hodge and wife Diane of Vanderbilt, Pa., Linda Benzio and husband David, Kay Hodge, Robert Hodge and wife Lori, and Lola Tony and husband Tom all of Connellsville, Paulette Sabatini and husband Bob of Grindstone, Pa., and Mary Hodge of Connellsville; his many nieces and nephews; and his sister-in-law, Claudia Glitz and husband Jim of Doylestown, Pa.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Mary (Johnson) Hodge; his maternal grand parents, John and Lola (Rhodes) Guynn; a nephew, Ronald Hodge; and an infant niece.
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Sprint Street, Scottdale (724.887.5300 / www.fergusonfunerals.com / GPS: N40 degrees 06.136, W79 degrees 35.278).
Family and friends will be received today from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 12 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel.
Additional visitation will be held from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in PENNSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH followed by Funeral Services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Robert Bixel officiating.
Chapel Committal Service and interment will be in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Bullskin Township Pennsville, Pa.
Memorials may be made to: Yough River Trail in his memory.
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