Stanley W. Borger
August 23, 1939 – October 15, 2021
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Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania – Stanley W. Borger, 82, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and Christian, went to his eternal home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 15, 2021. Born on August 23, 1939, in Moshannon, he was the son of the late Doyle and Betha Schmoke Borger. On September 19, 1964, at the Moshannon United Methodist Church, he married Geraldine Waxmunsky, who survives at home. They recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary.
In addition, he is survived by three daughters: Vonda Borger of Harrisburg, Beth Hernandez and her husband, German, of Orlando, FL, LeAnn Flowers and her husband, David, of Duncansville, and one son, Doyle Borger of Denver, NC.
He is also survived by five grandchildren: Leo and Wayne Hernandez of Orlando, FL, Melanie Hernandez of Harrisburg, Stanley and Cassandra Flowers of Duncansville and one sister, Joan Picardi of Audubon, NJ, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Stanley was preceded in death by three sisters: Betty, Dorothy, and Evelyn, and one daughter in-law, Milli Byrum Borger.
Stanley was a 1957 graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School and in January of 1959, he received a degree as a Machinist from the Williamsport Technical Institute in Williamsport. He was a retired truck driver. He was employed by Butler Trucking Co and Bulk Matic Trucking for many years.
As a young man, he worked in Borger’s Garage with his father and had a propane gas business for a short time. During his early lifetime, Stanley enjoyed flying to Canada in his father’s plane, with his father to go fishing for trout and bass at Bark Lake.
He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and often went to the games with his father. He enjoyed Penn State Football and Pittsburgh Steelers games. He would watch them on TV or listen to them on his radio.
Later, with his family, including his grandchildren, he went camping, boating, and fishing in many of the state parks.
Stanley loved his wife and family very much and spend as much time with them as he could. He had a love of nature and living in a partial wooded area, he was able to watch the turkeys, deer, and other creations of God. He also like the companionship of three family cats: Chip, Maggie, and Patches. He loved home gardening and would often share his vegetables with family, neighbors, and friends.
He always had a pleasant smile for other and was willing to reach out and help them in any way he could. He was truly a good servant of God. As a devout Christian, he was always active in the community and in the churches. He was a member and served with the Snow Shoe Ambulance for many years.
In his younger years, he was active in the Moshannon and Clarence United Methodist Churches, serving as Lay Leader and Treasurer. He was also active in helping with the youth group and Sunday School programs. Later he became very active in the Mt. Top Christian and Missionary Church by helping it to get established in the community. He opened his recreation room in his home, for services before the church was built.
He served faithfully as an elder, Sunday School Teacher, Treasurer, Usher, and head of the outdoor maintenance and lawncare of the Mt. Top CMA Church for many years.
As a child, he was playful
As a teen, he was daring,
In manhood, he became
Loving and caring.
In the mellow years,
He looked to the Heavens above
To see bright rainbows and sunsets
And the starry sky the God placed there in love
And now as we place him
Beneath the green sod,
We know he is there
In the sweet arms of his God.
