NEW COLUMBIA — Richard E. “Newt” Newton, 78, of 37 Park Drive, New Columbia, died Monday, June 23, 2008, in his home following a brief illness.
Born June 19, 1930, in Delaware Township, Northumberland County, he was the son of the late Millard and Ruby (Reynolds) Newton.
His wife, Beverly (Bartlow) Newton, preceded him in death on Jan. 20, 1998.
Mr. Newton served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
He was employed as a supervisor at LDI, Montgomery, for 33 years, retiring in 1996.
Mr. Newton was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Milton, where he had served as secretary and trustee. He was an avid bowler and a member of the Sunday Night Mixed League at the Imperial Lanes.
He enjoyed spending time on his computer and riding his motorcycle. Earlier in life, he was an accomplished archer.
Mr. Newton is survived by six daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Ronald Pardoe of Allenwood, Cathie and Michael Miller of Allenwood, Diane and Barry Knarr of Milton, Pamela and Russell Hendricks of New Columbia, Amie and James Laidacker of New Columbia and Michelle and Brian Selvey of Milton; his companion, Hannah Mae Gensel; two half brothers, Stephan Newton of Virginia and Lyman Newton of New Columbia; one half sister, Deb Sanders of Muncy, Pa.; 15 grandchildren, Kimberly Gray, Stacie Hopkins, Amanda Baccheri, Michael Miller, Kenneth Miller, Edward Welliver Jr., Jennifer Shaw, Barry E. Knarr II, Keri Grove, Angela Houseknecht, Stewart Hagerman, James Hagerman Jr., Gina Volk, Megan Selvey and Jessica Selvey; and 17 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Barry R. Newton, on March 15, 2002.
Funeral services will be conducted at noon Friday in the Galen R. Betzer Funeral Service, 40 E. Houston Ave., Montgomery, with Rev. John H. Shaw III officiating. Interment will be in the Twin Hills Memorial Park, Fairfield Township, Lycoming County.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon Friday in the funeral home.
Graveside military services will be conducted by the Korean War Veterans of Lycoming County.
The family will provide the flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lycoming Unit, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, Pa 17701-3945.