Ginger D. Momyer

Ginger D. Momyer, 68, of Punxsutawney, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at home.

She was born June 1, 1948, in Indiana, a daughter of the late James and L. Lillian (Valone) Rorabaugh.

On Nov. 21, 1973, she married George R. Momyer, who survives.

Ginger graduated from Punxsutawney Area High School in 1966. She attended Indiana University, where she received a bachelor's degree in music education, and attended IUP and Arizona University for grad work.

She began her 36-year career with the Punxsutawney Area School District in 1970 and retired in 2007. During her career, she taught sixth-grade general music, chorus, high school vocal, fourth to sixth instrumental, instrument lessons and band. She also taught high school band for a semester and held the position of music department chair.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was the church organist since 1979.

She played for many weddings, funerals and special events. After her retirement, she played for various high school musicals.

She was also a member of PA Music Educators, MENC, PSEA, Delta Kappa Gamma, PEO, PSRTA and DAR, of which she served as regent for three terms.

She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren, playing the organ and piano and reading. She also enjoyed traveling and going on cruises with her friends.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two children, Michael Momyer and wife Jen of Punxsutawney and Tricia Momyer of Virginia Beach, Virginia; two grandchildren, Alex and Madison Momyer; a sister, Suzan Sayers and husband James of Elkins, West Virginia; a nephew, Byron Sayers and wife Sarah of Elkins, West Virginia; a niece, Sheena Sayers of Morgantown, West Virginia; a great-niece, Olivia; a great-nephew, Christian; and her Rorabaugh cousins of Burnside.

Friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at the Deeley Funeral Home in Punxsutawney.
 
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at the Punxsutawney Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Brett Swanson officiating.
 
A DAR ceremony will be held at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at the funeral home.
 
Interment will be private in Burnside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Punxsutawney Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.