Arthur James Renick
Arthur James Renick, 92, of West Sunbury passed away peacefully Thursday at his home with his daughter, Pamela, and Pastor Hindman by his side.
Art was born April 24, 1925, in Center Township. He was the son of the late Paul Renick and the late Daisy Isadora Hockenberry Renick.
Art graduated from Butler High School in 1943 and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Capital University in 1952.
He retired after 45 years of service from Armco Steel where he worked in hilltop maintenance.
Art was a member of Rider Lutheran Church where he served as teacher and was very active in the church.
He loved gardening, growing Christmas trees and teaching others about health and wellness.
Art is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Pamela) Lehere of West Sunbury and Mrs. James (Sharon) Elter of Flemington, N.J.; three stepdaughters, Carolyn (Richard) Rodgers of Chicora, Mrs. Ruth (Todd) Malinak of West Sunbury and Mrs. Susan (Dan) Quigley of South Carolina; three stepsons, William (Janet) Glasgow of Pittsfield, Pa., Don (Diane) Glasgow of West Sunbury and Mark (Karen) Glasgow of Cranberry Township; two grandchildren, Nicole and Megan Elter; and many nieces and nephews.
Art was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Louise Spohn Renick, who died April 19, 1981; his second wife, Shirley Jean Kauffman Glasgow Renick, who died Dec. 28, 2012; two daughters, Susan Renick, who died June 24, 1975, and Carol Renick, who died Dec. 30, 1989; one grandson, Stephen Lehere, who died Oct. 18, 2006; four brothers, Bert, Horace, Raymond and Homer; two sisters, Cleora and Jane; one stepson, Thomas Glasgow; and one stepdaughter, Kathleen Glasgow White.
RENICK — Friends of Arthur James Renick, who died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at William F. Young Funeral Home, 132 Main St., West Sunbury.Services are private with Pastor Dennis Hindman, family friend, officiating.Private burial will be in Rider Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Rider Lutheran Church.If desired, online condolences may be submitted at www.williamfyoungfh.com.
