Larry W. Koser

Larry W. Koser, age 61, 74 Cromley Road, Danville, died at 7:20 p. m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he was a patient for two weeks. He was in failing health for several years.

Born in Bloomsburg on April 20, 1955, he was the son of Carl F. and Josephine A. (Knight) Koser, Danville. His entire life was spent in Montour County and he was a 1973 graduate of Danville High School.

Larry was a long time truck driver, driving for several companies, the longest of which was Muncy Homes, where he was employed for 25 years. He  retired  in 2011 due to health problems.

He was a volunteer at the Strawberry Ridge United Church of Christ. A member of the Washingtonville Fire Company, he also was a member of MAFMCA.

Larry enjoyed visiting friends and family, especially family picnics, riding roller coasters and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Bryan Deibert.

Larry is survived by his parents, his wife of 15 years, Victoria A. (Kline) Koser, Williamsport; six children: Bryan Koser, and his wife Christine, Milton; Bradley W. Koser, and his wife Rashelle, Danville; Brandon P. Koser, and his wife Cassandra, Danville; Brenda, wife of Chris (Joe) Cool, Berwick; Kathryn, wife of Ron Johnson, Lewisburg; William Scholl, Williamsport; 12 grandchildren: Joshua; Harley; Wyatt; Axton; Myles; Ava; Ben; Caden; Jaxon; Jordyn; Jake; and Cale; three great-grandchildren:  Sierra; Blake; and Beau; and a brother, Douglas C. Koser, and his wife Nancy, Berwick.

Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 a. m. in the Roat-Kriner Funeral Home, 1715 Bloom Road, Danville, with Pastor Shawn M. McNett of the Strawberry Ridge United Church of Christ officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a. m.

Larry’s friends may remember him with a contribution to a youth sporting organization of their choice.