Sterling R. “Dick” Boyer

Sterling R. "Dick" Boyer, 77, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Saturday, December 3rd, at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.

Born in Pottsville on March 13, 1945, he was the son of the late Vera (Fidler) and Guy Boyer.

He was the widower of Betty (Schaeffer) Boyer.

After graduation at Schuylkill Haven High School, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard and worked at Penn Steel Hamburg for 25 years and Northeast Prestressed Products LLC in Cressona.

Dick attended Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven.

He adored his cats, Ping and Kit.

Dick is survived by a daughter, Yvonne, wife of Mark Nester, of Schuylkill Haven; grandchildren, Lydia, wife of Chase Minnich, of State College, and Julie Nester of Leola.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter Leslie Ann McClain, son Sterling Boyer Jr, and brother Cliff Boyer.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 10th at Geschwindt Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc in Schuylkill Haven with Rev. Ted Rathman officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of services.

The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to Grace Evangelical Church on Jefferson St. & Stoyer Drive Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.