Ellen P. Williams

Williamsport - Mrs. Ellen Elizabeth (Peterson) Williams, 108, a resident of Rose View Center, Williamsport, and formerly of Ralston and Renovo, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 surrounded by caring friends. She was born on October 29, 1899, daughter of the late Charles and Kerstin Jonnson Peterson. She graduated from Ralston High School in 1917 and Bucknell University in 1919. She was certified to teach Art Education and Music, working as a music teacher for 42 years beginning in Cresson, then Ambler before returning closer to home to teach in Renovo. As a music teacher, she taught the band, orchestra, and chorus, produced operettas and played for the church. Mrs. Williams loved to quote verses from the Bible and lived her life accordingly. She was an inspiration to many of her students as evidenced by the many cards, letters and visits she still received thanking her. She was a life long Republican, voting in every election since 1920 In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 22 years, Samuel Luther Williams, brothers Nels, Rudolph, Harry and Carl, sister Selma Peterson, nephew Carl Peterson and niece Jean Peterson Marsh. She is survived by her niece by marriage Ruth Peterson, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH and two great nieces, Pam West of Akron, OH and Janet Peterson of Tallahassee, FL and many dear friends and students. Funeral will be held Friday, April 11, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. from the Maxwell Funeral Home, 205 Fifth Street, Renovo, with the Reverend Ann Overmiller officiating. Friends may call from ten o'clock until the time of service. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Renovo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donors' choice. Online condolences can be sent to www.Bestlifetributes.com