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Larry B. McEwen

07/13/1950 - 02/09/2026

Larry B. McEwen obituary, 07/13/1950-02/09/2026, "Village of Johnsonville" Bangor, PA

BORN

07/13/1950

DIED

02/09/2026

Larry McEwen Obituary

Larry B. McEwen, 75, of Bangor, PA, passed away on February 9, 2026, at his residence.
Born in Stroudsburg, PA, on July 13, 1950, he was the son of the late William Howard and Edna Marie (Good) McEwen.
Larry was the beloved husband of Clarissa A. (Oliver) McEwen, with whom he would have celebrated 56 years of marriage this March.
Larry was a 1969 graduate of Bangor High School and was the owner, operator, and lifetime farmer of Maple Hedge Farms in Lower Mount Bethel Township, PA.
He was a lifetime member of the Richmond Lions Club, where he received the Melvin Jones Award, and was also a member of the Blue Mountain Rod and Gun Club. Larry had a passion for farming and hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Clarissa; a son, Kevin McEwen, husband of Denise and their son Brayden McEwen and his fiancée Hayley Hoagland, a daughter, Kerry Rutt, wife of Jason, and their children Austin Rutt, husband of Danielle and their daughter Grace Rutt, and Alec Rutt and his fiancée Juliana Utess and their daughter Avery Rutt, and two sisters, Dawn Olson and Cherie Parks.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., "Village of Johnsonville," Bangor, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Richmond Lions Club, 4 Lillian Lane Bangor, PA 18013.

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Published by Johnson City Press from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2026.

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Allen Miller and Family

March 6, 2026

Sending our thoughts and prayers to Larry's family.

Jan Wells

February 20, 2026

I was so sorry to hear of Larry´s passing . Although we have not been in touch for a number of years Larry and his Dad were good friends and were so helpful in so many ways . May God comfort you and the family.

Eric and June Lewis

February 17, 2026

Sorry to hear about Larry. Offering condolences to Kevin, family and friends.
Miss the days of seeing Larry drive by on his tractor or working the fields and telling me he "found" one of my model rockets... Rest in peace Larry...

Tara McEwen Arbogast

February 16, 2026

What a guy! Looking at this pic of him & I can hear his booming voice & his ornery-ness. My Dad (David McEwen) spoke often of his cousin Larry before his passing 4 years ago. They would have spirited talks on the phone & much laughter. Especially on their shared birthday. Our family visited the McEwen farm one summer & we all have such wonderful memories of staying with Larry, Chris, Kevin & Kerry. Larry was larger than life! A big loss for his family, friends & community. Love & prayers for you all.

Jean Miller

February 15, 2026

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Danelle & Scott Allen

February 14, 2026

We are so very sorry and sending our deepest sympathies to Chris, Kerry ,Kevin and their families.
Larry was quite a character.
We were lucky to become “family”
through marriage.
We have many fond memories of a big laugh and a significant presence. He will be missed by so many.

Eva Fulmer

February 14, 2026

Sorry for your loss it´s been awhile that he picked strawberries I´ll always remember he sometime gave me a hard time

Anna M. Diehl

February 13, 2026

Chris and the entire McEwen family. So sorry to hear about Larry's passing. I wish you all the strenght you need through the days ahead. Just know that he is in a better place now and probably reuniting with his family and friends that went before him.

Audrey and Norm Koehler

February 13, 2026

Chris and family
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. May all of your happy memories help you in this difficult time. Larry will be missed and fondly remembered by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Perry Morris

February 12, 2026

Dear Chrissy and family, Our hearts are with you all at this time of your sorrow. May the Good Lord comfort you all. Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen unheard but always near. So loved so missed so very Dear. Sincere condolences and Sympathy. Perry and Belinda Morris and family. ( Blue Ridge Textile co worker).

Sandy and John Frable

February 11, 2026

Dawn, Cheri and families, sorry to hear of Larry’s passing! You all are in our thoughts and prayers also we remember all the fun times our families shared together! Hold on to those precious memories! God Bless Us All! ❤❤

Sandy and John Frable

February 11, 2026

Chris, Kerry and Kevin and families, I am so so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing! He and his family were great friends of me and my family as we both grew up! My Best memories were of our family adventures of snowmobiling on the McEwen farm in the harsh winters we used to have! Also the homemade ice cream and Grammy McEwen's homemade pies and cakes! RIP Larry! God Bless the entire McEwen family! Larry will be missed by many and remembered by all!

Ray Sailer and family

February 11, 2026

Sorry for your loss. I´ll always remember hauling his milk, milkhouse chats and his big laugh.

Brenda and Russ LaBar

February 11, 2026

So sorry to hear of your loss of Larry. May all your happy memories keep you during this difficult time! He is at peace now

John & Donna Steckel

February 11, 2026

So sorry to hear of Larry passing. He will be missed.

Joann McDonald

February 11, 2026

Chris and Family, sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Always had a lot of fun when Larry was there. My deepest condolences

Harold and Sue Kies

February 11, 2026

So sorry about Larry, our deepest condolences.
Harold and Sue Kies

Chrissy & Dustin Flyte

February 11, 2026

Dear Chris & Family, from our first time at Blue Mtn Rod and Gun Larrys smile and laugh just pulled us in. From Car shows at the Trolley Shop and Larry yelling "Johnny Cash " to Dustin across the parking lot! He was a huge part of our hearts and will always be remembered by his kindness and love! May God bless all of you during this difficult time.
Chrissy & Dustin Flyte

Gary and Debra Miller

February 11, 2026

Sorry to hear about the loss of Larry god bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Tim Yetter

February 11, 2026

So sorry for your loss, Larry was always a fun person to be around. My prayers are with you and your whole family

Kelly Kelchner

February 10, 2026

My father, Bill Kelchner, enjoyed Larry's company at the block shoots at the Blue Mountain Rod and Gun Club. It's where I met Larry. He was a good man and I'm so happy to have met him. Healing prayers to his family and friends.

Karen Bodine

February 10, 2026

Dear Chris and family. Please accept my condolences. Try to emember the little things, the shared smiles, the laughter and the warm hugs. I will always remember our times during our coffee get togethers on Saturday mornings. I hope you find comfort remembering all the good times you shared throughout the years. In time it will be those memories that carry you through. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. RIP Larry

David & Lori White

February 10, 2026

Larry's smile and laugh will be remembered forever. Keep his memories close to your heart. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Sending our love. ❤

Jean Eichlin Janosa

February 10, 2026

Chris & family,
I am so very sorry for your loss of Larry. Keep your memories of him close to your heart. Prayers for you in the days ahead.

Phyllis Sutton

February 10, 2026

Chris and all family. Sending my sincere sympathy to you and all your family. Remember the happier times and Chris you have been his angel as you cared for him. May God bless you in the days ahead. Love Phyllis (Reagle) Sutton

Laura Haycock Ruggiero

February 10, 2026

To the families of Larry. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I will miss the seeing truck or the tractor on the Jacktown road loop.

Nadine Williams

February 10, 2026

Keeping you all in my thoughts. May the angels carry him home.

Sherry (Lewis) Stecker

February 10, 2026

Dear Chris, Kevin, Kerry, Dawn , Cherie and Families,
A large man, a big personality and a huge heart who will leave a giant hole in the lives of his loved ones.
Larry will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
My most sincere condolences.
Fondly,
Sherry (Lewis) Stecker

The parks family

February 10, 2026

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Greg and Alice Diomedo

February 10, 2026

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Russ & Jill Hock

February 10, 2026

Deepest sympathy to your family
Larry was a great neighbor. He will surely be missed.

Debbie Meneeley

February 10, 2026

Chris, Kevin, Kerry & the entire family: You already know that Larry was a big man, with a big personality & even a bigger heart. His heart was so big, because it was filled with such pride & stories of his family. I will always remember his big laugh, his story telling abilities & his pride of his wife & all that she did for him. Chris, no one will ever be able to doubt anything you ever did for him. Your the reason, Larry fought the cancer & illness for so long. You gave him the ability to hold on & see Avery. Larry spoke of his 3 grandsons, his great granddaughter, Grace & he was holding on to see his great granddaughter, Avery. He was big in stature, but he was a man that could show his emotions thru tears, because he loved his family unconditionally. I know without a doubt, that Larry will live on as a Guardian Angel over the entire family. It's now up to the family to carry on the stories & the legacy, so no one ever forgets the man Larry was & the caring he had for this world. I'm thankful that Larry called my mom pretty much everyday, just to check in & see how she was feeling. That is the type of man Larry was. No matter how sick he got, he still remembered others pain & illness. It's true that God only created 1 Larry & it's sad, because the world needs more people like him. Chris, don't ever second guess any decision you made, because he knew you did everything for him. May Larry rest in peace & may God bless the entire family!

Sandy and Glenn Kerrigan

February 10, 2026

We are so very sorry Chris. May all of your wonderful memories help you and your family through this difficult time.

Mike Dolan

February 10, 2026

So sorry to hear this Larry was a great friend a neighbor and will be missed my condolences to the entire McEwen Family.

George Snyder

February 9, 2026

Our sincere sympathy to Chris and all of Larry's family. We know he will surely be missed by all.

Terri and Mickey Snyder

Deb & Dave Lutz

February 9, 2026

Sorry that we´re not home to see you in person to express our sympathies for your loss. Praying for you. Larry was always fun to be around He always made us laugh. He will be missed.

Uncle Art & Judy Good

February 9, 2026

Dear Chris and the entire family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you for the loss of one special man. Your extra special care sure helped to get him through all the years of what he has faced
All i can say is in our house he will be missed more than words can say. We spent more mornings at the breakfast table while he had toast and went over the days news. After he wasn't up to coming everyday he made the phone call and his words were " what are you doing now " . So many conversations of " do you remember when " or " do you know who " those talks won't be anymore. Although it is hard to part with him we are glad to know he is with our Lord and at peace and free of pain. Bless all of you and bless Larry and remember we love you and miss you.

Shappell

February 9, 2026

We are so very sorry to learn of your father´s passing. May God Bless your family at this time of sorrow now and always.
Tom & Nancy Shappell

gregory defrancisco

February 9, 2026

My deepest sympathy to the entire McEwen family

Pam Hamilton

February 9, 2026

Sorry for your loss.
Larry was a great guy

John and Beverly Schimmel

February 9, 2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness. May all your wonderful memories help you
During this time of sorrow. God Bless!

Sharon Gothard

February 9, 2026

My sincere condolences to all the McEwen family.
Sharon Gothard

BANGOR H.S. CLASS OF '69

February 9, 2026

Remember the smiles, the moments, the little things. Keep them in your heart forever. Don't cry because his life is over. Smile, because it was. Deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

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