Charles A. Libby Sr.

Charles A. Libby Sr, 103, of Montoursville, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at The Williamsport Home.

Born October 3, 1917 in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Thomas and Laura Libby. He and his wife, the former Virginia P. Fullmer, celebrated 48 years of marriage before her September 22, 1997 death.

Charles previously worked for the Steelton Railroad, Harrisburg, PA. He later owned and operated a local garbage removal service for many years. Charles was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and enjoyed talking about his service and serving under General Patton.

He formerly attended the First Christian Church, Montoursville and later attended the Newberry Church of Christ, Williamsport. Charles was a member of the American Legion Post 617 and the Moose Lodge 145, both of South Williamsport.

An avid hunter, he was a member of the Outsiders Rod & Gun Club. Charles was skilled at re-caning chairs, and loved swimming and dancing.

Surviving are two sons, Charles A. Libby II and his wife, Marilyn, of Montoursville and Robert A. Libby, of Williamsport; a daughter, Debra A. Lehman, of Williamsport; four grandchildren, Kimberly Dempsey and her husband, Scott, Kurt Libby and his wife, Blythe, Adam Libby and Ben Lehman; and four great grandchildren, Brennen, Mason, Tobyn and Jax.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by an infant son, Thomas Libby; two sisters, Dorothy Wilson and Naomi Carnes; and a brother, Robert Libby.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family with burial in the Montoursville Cemetery.

The family will provide the flowers and suggests contributions be made to the Veteran’s Memorial Park, 102 W 4th St, Williamsport, PA.  Checks payable to the City of Williamsport with a notation to the Veteran’s Park in memory of Charles Libby. Mail to 245 West Fourth Street.

The family is being assisted by Grenoble’s, 121 S. Main St., Muncy.