Honat Bancorp : Lemnitzer Memorial Fund Supports Seelyville Fire Company

Honesdale, PA - The Ernest and Margaret Lemnitzer Memorial Fund, administered by the Trust Department at The Honesdale National Bank and Paul Meagher, increased its support of the Seelyville Fire Company with a 2016 distribution of $11,189.80. This allocation is $505.70 more than the 2015 donation and brings the total amount the fire company has received since the fund's inception to $103,057.73.

The Ernest and Margaret Lemnitzer Memorial Fund was created by these prominent Honesdale residents to support charitable organizations within Wayne County, as well as, provide scholarships to deserving graduates of Wayne Highlands High School. Ernest was the brother of the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Honesdale resident, Lyman Lemnitzer.

George Piercy, a 65-year and most senior member of the company, has served in almost every leadership position and was very appreciative of the funding this brings to his company every year to help them serve and protect the community.

The Ernest and Margaret Lemnitzer Memorial Fund is administered by The Honesdale National Bank and local Honesdale businessman, Paul Meagher. The Honesdale National Bank Trust Department has managed the investments of the Memorial Fund since its inception in 1991. To date, grants in excess of $1.4 Million have been paid to qualifying recipients.

Pictured are (l to r): Charles Curtin, JD, LLM and HNB Trust Officer; George Piercy, Seelyville Fire Company representative; and Paul Meagher, co-Trustee.