Ernest E. Montgomery, 91, formerly of South Williamsport, passed away at Embassy of Loyalsock on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020.

He was born in Detroit, Mich., on Aug. 27, 1929, a son of late Ernest L. and Loretta A. (Couture) Montgomery.Preceding him in death, was his wife of 67 years, the former Mary E. Bender, who died March 9, 2019.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving from 1948 to 1952 during his enlistment, Ernest was deployed to Korea and fought in the Korean Conflict, where he became wounded in a battle at Hamhung Korea. Ernest received the Purple Heart, the Ambassador of Peace metal from the Republic of Korea, the Korean service metal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the UN Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Metal for his service in the military. Ernest was honorably discharged at the rank of sergeant.

Ernest was a member of the Williamsport Police Department for over 28 years, and also a long-standing member of FOP Lodge 29. Ernest served on the South Williamsport Municipal committee overseeing new police hires. After retiring from the police department, he worked in maintenance at St. Boniface Catholic Church, where he was an active member in the church and an elder of the congregation.

Surviving are his children and their families: David E. (Deborah) Montgomery of Wilmington, N.C., Susan M. Montgomery of Williamsport, Stephen J. Montgomery of Jersey Shore, Cinthia A. (Shawn) Gardner of Montoursville, Robert L. (Elizabeth) Montgomery of Montoursville, Amy L. Reis of Williamsport; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Ernest was preceded in death by a son, Thomas F. Montgomery, and a grandson, Aaron P. Montgomery.

The family will be receiving friends at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on July 23, 2021 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 326 Washington Blvd., Williamsport with Msgr. Stephen D. McGough officiating, burial in St. Boniface Cemetery will follow the mass, with full military honors.

Crouse Funeral Home & Cremations services has been entrusted with handling arrangements. Please visit www.crousefuneralhome.com to sign a register book or share a fond memory.