Cherry Grove Cemetery

Cherry Grove Cemetery John Boston purchased 1 acre of land in 1858 for $5.68 to establish Cherry Grove Cemetery, entrusted to area trustees. Generations of families now rest here.

The historic Chapel was built in 1892. Donations are tax deductible. Please consider remembering the the cemetery in your Last Will and Testament.

What were the good citizens of Nordmont up to in March 1910?**Click on article to read full version**—The Republican New...
05/31/2026

What were the good citizens of Nordmont up to in March 1910?
**Click on article to read full version**

—The Republican News Item
March 24, 1910

We have TWO (2) patriotic crosses left for the 250th Fourth of July Anniversary fundraiser. Get one before they are a...
05/30/2026

We have TWO (2) patriotic crosses left for the 250th Fourth of July Anniversary fundraiser. Get one before they are all gone. 1 white,6 natural finish.

Text Lewis Peterman for pickup or potential delivery. 203.249.1399

Despite the cloudy, cool, weather, Cherry Grove had a well attended Memorial service. This was the 103rd Annual servi...
05/26/2026

Despite the cloudy, cool, weather, Cherry Grove had a well attended Memorial service. This was the 103rd Annual service at Cherry Grove.

Left to Right:

Brian Hoffman, President of Cherry Grove Cemetery Association, Staff Sergeant Conner Bently, Speaker, Lewis Craig Peterman, Director, SrA Ivy Goolsby, Military Guest.

Photo courtesy of Richard Kompas.

Natural Grass LLC has spead mulch and planted flowers at the "new" flagpole and monument at the top of the Cemetery and ...
05/23/2026

Natural Grass LLC has spead mulch and planted flowers at the "new" flagpole and monument at the top of the Cemetery and our entrance sign.

Memorial Day is actually a solemn day of remembrance for the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.P...
05/23/2026

Memorial Day is actually a solemn day of remembrance for the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Please honor our Veterans past, present, and future.

Remember and honor!

Mike Clementoni donated one of his fundraiser crosses for our Chapel.Thank you Mike.
05/22/2026

Mike Clementoni donated one of his fundraiser crosses for our Chapel.

Thank you Mike.

Joseph Colley Pennington (1840-1909) — Local HeroJoseph C. Pennington was born in Laporte Township on March 10, 1840. Hi...
05/21/2026

Joseph Colley Pennington (1840-1909) — Local Hero

Joseph C. Pennington was born in Laporte Township on March 10, 1840. His obituary mentioned that his death was the breaking away of one of the last links to the early pioneer life of Laporte and surrounding area. Joseph’s parents were Edmund Pennington and Susan A. Converse.

He married Melissa Jane Lowe who was also from the Nordmont area. The couple had two daughters; Mabel (married Winfield S. Wieland) and Alice Etta Pennington who went by her middle name of Etta. Also in the 1880 census it records Amanda Horn living in the Pennington household as an “adopted daughter”.

Joseph was known as a public spirited man, broad minded and intellectual, a kind and indulgent father, a good neighbor, loyal friend and faithful member of the Methodist Church. His obituary also speaks of his service in the Civil war as one of “great Honor”.

It is ironic that a man who survived the horrors of war for three years, died from an abrasion on a bruised finger. The small wound became infected and Joseph developed Erysipelas— a bacterial infection that today would be easily treated by a course of antibiotics. Of course in those days without that treatment available, the condition quickly worsened to sepsis and death.Joseph died on June 10, 1909. Joseph and his wife Melissa Jane rest together in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
(See comment section for death certificate)

I have written here a summary of Joseph’s service in Company K - 141st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment: a truly remarkable chapter of his life.

Joseph Pennington’s military record showed incredible bravery and resilience. He served alongside other relatives and neighbors from Sullivan County and managed to avoid capture or fatal wounds through all of the 141st’s major battles, which included the bloodiest combats in American history.

Pennington enlisted as a Private in the GAR - Grand Army of the Republic, in August 1862, at the initial organization of the regiment—Company K, 141st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. (Company K drew heavily from Sullivan and Bradford Counties). In May 1864 he was promoted to Corporal and in September 1864, he was promoted to Sergeant.

Joseph Pennington and his regiment fought in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (141st suffered a 70% casualty rate—145 out of 200 men) in the Peach Orchard), Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania (the Bloody Angle), Cold Harbor and the Siege of Petersburg. Finally the regiment were present at the Appomattox Campaign and the Company K survivors were present when General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia on April 9, 1864.

*Click on photos to enlarge*

Today was geranium planting day at Cherry Grove. Each year the Cemetery plants a geranium on the graves of a loved fam...
05/21/2026

Today was geranium planting day at Cherry Grove.

Each year the Cemetery plants a geranium on the graves of a loved family member in perpetualcare. Cost is $250 per plant.

The weather was cold and windy, however we were in good spirits.

Our trusty mascot Jack was on guard duty.

See you all on Sunday.

God bless our Veterans.

The rumors are true. Cherry Grove Cemetery Association has a patriotic fundraiser just in time for this Memorial Day ...
05/20/2026

The rumors are true. Cherry Grove Cemetery Association has a patriotic fundraiser just in time for this Memorial Day or 4th of July, our country's 250th Anniversary.

Crosses measure 11”w x 16”h and feature a slot for wall hanging.

There are 30 of them, 15 of each “white” color. On the left, the “white” of the stripes and stars is natural. On the right, the “white” is stained white. Specify “natural “ or “white” when making your donation until one or other is gone. Pictures are included from start to finish.

Mike Clementoni made these during the past cold, winter months.

This is a tax deductible fundraiser. Please donate whatever you can afford or feel is appropriate. Any amount is acceptable.

Proceeds go to our many ongoing projects.

Please text or call Lewis Peterman @ 203.249.1399 for pickup or potential delivery.

We owe a HUGE debt of gratitude to Bill Welter, his friend Jody, and Greg and Karen Forsburg.These dedicated volunteers...
05/18/2026

We owe a HUGE debt of gratitude to Bill Welter, his friend Jody, and Greg and Karen Forsburg.

These dedicated volunteers spent over four hours resetting the base, raising, leveling, and cementing this monument that have fallen over last year.

THANK YOU, thank you!!!

It's volunteers like this that keeps Cherry Grove Cemetery in good condition!!!

God bless you!

Address

Elk Lick Road, Nordmont
Muncy Valley, PA
17758

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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+12032491399

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