L. LaVan "Vanny" Montague, Jr., 56 of Neelyton, Pa. died unexpectedly at his home, Sunday, January 20, 2008.
Born July 30, 1951, at Huntingdon, Pa he was the son of Leirwyn L. and Mary Fogal Montague of Neelyton. He was married in 1974 to Dotti Thomas of Saltillo, Pa and was preceded in death by their son Curtis L. Montague.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancé Maureen A. Miller of Neelyton and a brother and sister-in-law, Vincent F. and April S. Montague, along with their three children, David, Daniel and Annie all of Chambersburg. He is also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins.
Vanny was a member of the Neelyton Pine Grove Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of Southern Huntingdon High School, class of 1969, where he excelled in athletics. He also attended Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa. He was manager of the Shade Gap Branch for the First National Bank of Mapleton and past owner of the Rob-New-Van sewing factory in Shade Gap.
He held licenses in the insurance, securities, and real estate professions. He was the Secretary, Treasurer, and Code Enforcement Officer for Dublin Township and Assistant Post Master for the Neelyton post office, Vanny was involved in and held numerous positions in local and state political offices as well as local civic organizations. He was a past master of the Cromwell Lodge #572 F. & A.M., as well as a member of the Southern Huntingdon County School Board, Shade Gap Lions Club, Huntingdon County Industrial Development Authority, Realtors Association of Huntingdon County, and a member of the State Resolution Committee of the PA Association of Township Supervisors.
Most recently, Vanny was elected Chairman of (PIRMA) PA Insurance Risk Management Association. Vanny was an avid golfer and a long time member of the Mt. Union Country Club. In addition to golfing, his favorite pastimes were farming, building houses, skiing, playing softball and taking care of his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting and was a charter member of the Mountain View Lodge Hunting Camp. He traveled extensively to many destinations.
Vanny was a great friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by his family and countless friends.
Interment, Neelyton Pine Grove Cemetery.
Born July 30, 1951, at Huntingdon, Pa he was the son of Leirwyn L. and Mary Fogal Montague of Neelyton. He was married in 1974 to Dotti Thomas of Saltillo, Pa and was preceded in death by their son Curtis L. Montague.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancé Maureen A. Miller of Neelyton and a brother and sister-in-law, Vincent F. and April S. Montague, along with their three children, David, Daniel and Annie all of Chambersburg. He is also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins.
Vanny was a member of the Neelyton Pine Grove Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of Southern Huntingdon High School, class of 1969, where he excelled in athletics. He also attended Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa. He was manager of the Shade Gap Branch for the First National Bank of Mapleton and past owner of the Rob-New-Van sewing factory in Shade Gap.
He held licenses in the insurance, securities, and real estate professions. He was the Secretary, Treasurer, and Code Enforcement Officer for Dublin Township and Assistant Post Master for the Neelyton post office, Vanny was involved in and held numerous positions in local and state political offices as well as local civic organizations. He was a past master of the Cromwell Lodge #572 F. & A.M., as well as a member of the Southern Huntingdon County School Board, Shade Gap Lions Club, Huntingdon County Industrial Development Authority, Realtors Association of Huntingdon County, and a member of the State Resolution Committee of the PA Association of Township Supervisors.
Most recently, Vanny was elected Chairman of (PIRMA) PA Insurance Risk Management Association. Vanny was an avid golfer and a long time member of the Mt. Union Country Club. In addition to golfing, his favorite pastimes were farming, building houses, skiing, playing softball and taking care of his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting and was a charter member of the Mountain View Lodge Hunting Camp. He traveled extensively to many destinations.
Vanny was a great friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by his family and countless friends.
Interment, Neelyton Pine Grove Cemetery.
L. LaVan "Vanny" Montague, Jr., 56 of Neelyton, Pa. died unexpectedly at his home, Sunday, January 20, 2008.
Born July 30, 1951, at Huntingdon, Pa he was the son of Leirwyn L. and Mary Fogal Montague of Neelyton. He was married in 1974 to Dotti Thomas of Saltillo, Pa and was preceded in death by their son Curtis L. Montague.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancé Maureen A. Miller of Neelyton and a brother and sister-in-law, Vincent F. and April S. Montague, along with their three children, David, Daniel and Annie all of Chambersburg. He is also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins.
Vanny was a member of the Neelyton Pine Grove Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of Southern Huntingdon High School, class of 1969, where he excelled in athletics. He also attended Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa. He was manager of the Shade Gap Branch for the First National Bank of Mapleton and past owner of the Rob-New-Van sewing factory in Shade Gap.
He held licenses in the insurance, securities, and real estate professions. He was the Secretary, Treasurer, and Code Enforcement Officer for Dublin Township and Assistant Post Master for the Neelyton post office, Vanny was involved in and held numerous positions in local and state political offices as well as local civic organizations. He was a past master of the Cromwell Lodge #572 F. & A.M., as well as a member of the Southern Huntingdon County School Board, Shade Gap Lions Club, Huntingdon County Industrial Development Authority, Realtors Association of Huntingdon County, and a member of the State Resolution Committee of the PA Association of Township Supervisors.
Most recently, Vanny was elected Chairman of (PIRMA) PA Insurance Risk Management Association. Vanny was an avid golfer and a long time member of the Mt. Union Country Club. In addition to golfing, his favorite pastimes were farming, building houses, skiing, playing softball and taking care of his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting and was a charter member of the Mountain View Lodge Hunting Camp. He traveled extensively to many destinations.
Vanny was a great friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by his family and countless friends.
Interment, Neelyton Pine Grove Cemetery.
Born July 30, 1951, at Huntingdon, Pa he was the son of Leirwyn L. and Mary Fogal Montague of Neelyton. He was married in 1974 to Dotti Thomas of Saltillo, Pa and was preceded in death by their son Curtis L. Montague.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancé Maureen A. Miller of Neelyton and a brother and sister-in-law, Vincent F. and April S. Montague, along with their three children, David, Daniel and Annie all of Chambersburg. He is also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins.
Vanny was a member of the Neelyton Pine Grove Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of Southern Huntingdon High School, class of 1969, where he excelled in athletics. He also attended Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa. He was manager of the Shade Gap Branch for the First National Bank of Mapleton and past owner of the Rob-New-Van sewing factory in Shade Gap.
He held licenses in the insurance, securities, and real estate professions. He was the Secretary, Treasurer, and Code Enforcement Officer for Dublin Township and Assistant Post Master for the Neelyton post office, Vanny was involved in and held numerous positions in local and state political offices as well as local civic organizations. He was a past master of the Cromwell Lodge #572 F. & A.M., as well as a member of the Southern Huntingdon County School Board, Shade Gap Lions Club, Huntingdon County Industrial Development Authority, Realtors Association of Huntingdon County, and a member of the State Resolution Committee of the PA Association of Township Supervisors.
Most recently, Vanny was elected Chairman of (PIRMA) PA Insurance Risk Management Association. Vanny was an avid golfer and a long time member of the Mt. Union Country Club. In addition to golfing, his favorite pastimes were farming, building houses, skiing, playing softball and taking care of his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting and was a charter member of the Mountain View Lodge Hunting Camp. He traveled extensively to many destinations.
Vanny was a great friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by his family and countless friends.
Interment, Neelyton Pine Grove Cemetery.
Family Members
Children
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
