Boyd N. Husted

Boyd N. Husted, 84, of Rich Valley, Emporium, died Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Elk Regional Health Center,St. Marys.

He was born September 26, 1927 in Emporium, the son of Earl R. and Celia Colter Husted. On March 17, 1972 in Emporium, he married Maira Walden who died November 5, 1998.

He was a veteran of WWII having served as a medical technician in the United States Army.

Mr. Husted attended CameronCounty schools and was employed by GTE Sylvania in Emporium for several years. He also worked on the Stevenson Dam Project, was a Shippen Township Supervisor, and was retired from PennDOT.

He enjoyed working around his house and yard and in his younger yearshe enjoyed roller skating and bowling with his good friend Mo Johnson.

Survivors include: a brother Rodney Husted and wife Violet of Montoursville; a nephew Robert Husted and wife Iris of Wichita Falls, Texas;and a niece Catherine Houghton and husband Paul of Pittsburgh.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Russell Husted.

There will be no visitation.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Coppersmith-Condon FuneralHome, Emporium.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.