Funeral Homes in Montoursville, PA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Blaise Alexander (race car driver).

Montoursville is a borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the borough population was 4,777. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Williamsport Regional Airport is located in Montoursville.Developed on the east bank of the river near the former native village of Otstawonkin, the borough is named for Madame Montour, a Native American interpreter and negotiator who was important in colonial history for her service to the British in New York and Pennsylvania. She was considered the leader of the native village. Her son Andrew Montour also became influential as an interpreter and negotiator, serving colonial governments in Pennsylvania and Virginia, including during the French and Indian War.

Montoursville Obituaries

It was written by Orlando Sentinel on July 5th, 2018 that Ethyl Leona Steinbacher (Temple) passed away in Leesburg, Florida.  Ms. Steinbacher was 90 years old and was born in Montoursville, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ethyl Leona's life.

It was noted by Star-News on February 4th, 2018 that Shirley P MacKay (Plymette) died in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Ms. MacKay was 90 years old and was born in Montoursville, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Shirley P's life.

It was revealed on January 16th, 2018 that Charles Augustine Caffrey perished in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.  Caffrey was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Charles Augustine's life.

It was disclosed on June 22nd, 2017 that Alden Watrous Wilcox passed on in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.  Wilcox was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Alden Watrous's life.

It was reported by Williamsport Sun-Gazette on February 25th, 2016 that James W "Jim" Wright perished in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.  Wright was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James W "Jim"'s life.

It was written by Williamsport Sun-Gazette on February 23rd, 2016 that Paul Richard "Dick" Whiteman perished in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.  Whiteman was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Paul Richard "Dick"'s life.

It was noted by Williamsport Sun-Gazette on February 22nd, 2016 that Jeanette D Harp died in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.  Harp was 93 years old and was born in Milford, DE.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jeanette D's life.

It was written by Williamsport Sun-Gazette on February 21st, 2016 that Margaret V "Sis" Richmond (Bower) perished in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Richmond was 89 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Margaret V "Sis"'s life.

It was revealed by Williamsport Sun-Gazette on February 19th, 2016 that Ruth E Frantz (Harlan) died in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ruth E's life.

It was reported by Williamsport Sun-Gazette on February 16th, 2016 that Anna Doretta Bitler (Shetler) died in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Bitler was 86 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Anna Doretta's life.

History

He was granted of land by the Province of Pennsylvania in the Montoursville area. He later was appointed as a captain in George Washington's Army at Fort Necessity during the French and Indian War. Count Zinzendorf, a missionary being guided by Conrad Weiser with the permission of Chief Shikellamy came to Otstonwakin in 1742. Her village at the mouth of Loyalsock Creek on the West Branch Susquehanna River was an important stopping point for the Moravian Church missionaries who were spreading the gospel throughout the wilderness of Pennsylvania during the 1740s. Madame Montour remained loyal to the British despite several attempts by the French to bring her over to their side.