Kermit B Binger

Kermit B. Binger, 97 of Loysville, left this Earth for his heavenly home on March 4, 2025.  Born at home on March 19, 1927, to the late Fred D. and Nellie E. (Bistline) Binger of Blain, Kermit is survived by his five children:  Adlai Binger (Craig Lorah) of Adamstown, Sheila Shinskie (John), George Binger (Christine) and Randy Binger (Tanya) – all of Shermans Dale, and Gina Jablonski (David) of Mechanicsburg; six grandchildren:  Brooke Haas (Dustin), Kayla Stambaugh (Hunter), and Mitch Binger (Nicolle) – all of Elliottsburg, and Angie Nelson (Luke), Joe Jablonski (Katie), and Kathy Jablonski – all of Mechanicsburg; his step granddaughter, Emily Sheaffer-Kraus (Cara) of Mechanicsburg; twelve great grandchildren:  Gus, Avery, Piper, Reese, Boone, JT, Hayden, Will, Greenlee, Oaklynn, Will, and Cooper; step great granddaughter, Isabelle; and his sister, Joan Adair of Blain.  In addition to his parents, Kermit is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Violet M. (Wagner) Binger, who died in 2018; and two siblings:  Loy Binger and Jean Kessler.

Kermit graduated from Blain Vocational School.  He had a variety of jobs in his early years.  He traveled over several states for Olan Mills setting up appointments for having pictures taken.  He worked at Hall’s Dairy bottling milk and making ice cream.  He proudly served in the United States Army from 1948 to 1949, where he earned the Army of Occupation Medal with a “Japan” clasp, awarded to US military members who served in Japan after World War II.  Upon return to civilian life, Kermit was appointed Justice of the Peace in Blain Borough and was a founding member of the Blain Ambulance Club.  He worked as a Bank Manager for Cumberland County National Bank (CCNB), from which he retired in 1984.  He also opened his own ERIE Insurance office, where he was a licensed insurance agent, from which he retired in 1991.  Kermit was an avid Civil War enthusiast.  He was a lifelong member of Zion United Church of Christ in Blain, where he taught Sunday School for over 60 years.

The family would also like to thank the Bridges at Bent Creek for providing his excellent care over the past several months.

The Gathering of Friends and Family for Kermit will be held Saturday, March 8 from 10 to 11 AM at Zion United Church of Christ, located at 24 W. Main Street, Blain, PA  17006.  His Celebration of Life will be officiated by Pastor Don Funk and will begin at 11 AM (following the Gathering of Friends and Family).  In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial contribution in Kermit’s name to Zion United Church of Christ, 24 W. Main Street, Blain, PA  17006.

Arrangements entrusted to Nickel Lochstampfor Family Funeral Home, Inc., located in Loysville, PA.

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