Byron F. Lingertot

WILLIAMSPORT - Byron F. Lingertot, 96, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Williamsport Home.

He was married on April 10, 1955 to Grace (Dick) until her death 1983. On December 19, 1986 he married Druscilla A. “Dru” (Ryder) until her death in 2019.

Byron was born on September 26, 1930 in Wilkes Barre and was the son of the late Fredrick and Lillian A. (Schultz) Lingertot. He graduated from Forty Fort High School in 1948 and attended college in Wilkes Barre. He served his county by joining the US Army. Byron had worked for many years at PPL as a Right Away Agent. He was a member of the Christian Church, Cogan Station and enjoyed NASCAR Racing. He even had his own race car that he used to race at Selinsgrove Raceway.

He is survived by one son; Lee, one daughter; Renee Marshall (John) of Omaha, Nebraska, step-daughter; Deanna “Dee” Wertz (Thomas) of Spokane, Washington step-son; Robert Rhinehart (Amy) of Williamsport, step-grandchildren; Corey Wertz, Alexandria Meskell and Rebecca Meskell and one brother; Carl H. Lingertot (Shirley) of Florida. In addition to his parents and second wife “Dru”, he was preceded in death by his first wife; Grace Lingertot.

In keeping with his wishes, services will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church at Cogan Station, 5904 Lycoming Creek Rd., Cogan Station, PA 17728 or to the Williamsport Home, 1900 Ravine Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701.

Arrangements are being handled by Maneval Allen Redmond Funeral Home, 500 W. 4th St., Williamsport.