Lawrence L. Sivers, 73, of Montrose, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at CMC Geisinger in Scranton, PA. He was born in Meshoppen, PA, to the late Elmer A. and Louise H. (Hitchcock) Sivers.
Surviving is his wife of 26 years, Suzanne (Lindow) Sivers, daughter, Amanda (Bill) Fortune, 4 grandchildren, Kim Fortune, Chloe Haskins, Billy Fortune, and Heather Fortune, great grandchildren, Erin, Coleson, Finley, Asher, and Beckett, brother-in-law, Dale Scott, nephews, Jim (Vanessa) Scott, Jason (Laura) Scott, Jerel (Jennifer) Scott, Joel (JT) Scott, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Yvonne Scott (2022), son, Johnny Sullivan (2025), grandniece, Rachel Scott (1995), great grandson, Silas Fortune (2020).
Larry graduated from Montrose High School, while there he was a member of 4 H, and FFA. After graduation he went to PSU Wilkes Barre, receiving an Associate’s Degree. Then Uncle Sam called and Larry joined the US Marines, serving during Vietnam. You could often find Larry with his fellow Alumni’s from PSU, or his “Gonzo” buddies(’77), former service members. After the Corps, he went to work for IBM, and received a BS degree from SUNY. Larry has traveled to 30 Major league ball parks, as well as 121 Minor league; and his love of sports was evident when in a 30 year span, he only missed 1 home PSU game, and often traveled to the away ones.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, with Rev. Doug Sivers officiating. Interment will be in the Fairdale Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service.
Donations in memory of Larry can be made to the Ronald McDonald of Scranton, 332 Wheeler Ave., Scranton, PA 18510.
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