Sunbury - Lydia J. Boyer, 71, of Scott Towers, and formerly of Northumberland, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Lydia was born October 17, 1950 in Sunbury a daughter of the late John H. and Gladys E. (Smith) Boyer.
She was a graduate of Shikellamy High School.
Lydia was a licensed cosmetologist for over 30 years, working in various salons and at Nottingham Village as their beautician for 20+ years. She also worked for Home Instead and was awarded the caregiver of the year award in 2010.
She was a member of Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Church, Sunbury.
Lydia enjoyed pottery and loved her cats, however, her greatest joy came from spending time and caring for her nieces and nephews, she had a very special relationship with them and was considered their friend and confidant.
She is survived by her siblings Ralph and Betty Boyer, sister-in-law Crissie Boyer and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and one great-great nephew.
Lydia was preceded in death by her siblings John and George Boyer and Lucille Zartman.
Friends and family may visit Thursday, May 5 from 10am-11am at the Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Church, 967 Mile Hill Rd., Sunbury where the funeral service will follow at 11:00am with Pastor Josh Gibson officiating.
Interment will follow in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington.
Contributions in Lydia's memory may be made to the SPCA, 1467 Bloom Rd, Danville, PA 17821.
Arrangements are provided by the Joseph W. Epler Funeral Home, 210 King Street, Northumberland
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