Nelson Royer Obituary
Born in Grantville on March 24, 1936, he was the son of the late Nelson W. and Violet M.E. (Neidich) Royer. He retired from H.B. Reese where he had worked in general production. He was a member of the Faith Fellowship Church in Cleona. Pete enjoyed hunting and working on his apartments. He was also an excellent stone mason.
He is survived by his sons: Gary L. Royer of Pine Grove and Brian W. Smith of Jonestown; daughters: Belinda G. wife of Dennis Dankanich of Downingtown, Corinne A. wife of Dean Richards of Jonestown, Sharon wife of Jim Evans of Tower City, Lisa wife of John Smith of Dalmatia and Sheila wife of Scott Slade of Annville; and eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son Darryl A. Hoover, brothers Gerald C. Royer and Bartholemew H. "Barry" Royer and sisters Dolores R. Lutz and Janice A. Bobst.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Jonestown. There will be a viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Salem Evangelical Cemetery, Ono.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation, 620 Sea Island Rd., Suite 324, St. Simons Island, GA 31522.
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Janice Miller
February 2, 2026
We will always remember how Pete was there for anyone who needed him. Pete will be missed dearly.
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Ruby Shearburn
January 29, 2026
Pete will be missed from our church family here in cleona; he was a faithful servant .
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January 29, 2026
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