Edward R. Havrilla

Edward R. Havrilla, 57, of Williamsport won his victory over cancer when he entered the Lord’s Kingdom on Friday, July 8, 2022. Surviving is his loving wife of 30 years, Diane L. (Bowersox) Havrilla, whom he married on August 17, 1991. Born March 3, 1965 in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Edward J. Havrilla and Marie L. (Bombick) Havrilla of Dallas, PA. Ed was a 1983 graduate of Lake Lehman High School and earned a bachelors degree in Music Education from Wilkes University. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and Army Reserves. He was the owner and operator of Havrilla’s Floor Sanding and Finishing. Ed was a member of First United Methodist Church where he was actively involved in the choir, church activities, mission trips and Bible Study Fellowship. He was also a member of the Repasz Band and played brass in many quartets and bands over the years. Ed enjoyed Phillies baseball and Steelers football and had a keen eye for meteorology, always following the developing weather patterns and trends. Above all else, he was a family man who loved those he leaves behind dearly. Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are two sons, Daniel J. Havrilla (Megan) of Nippenose Valley and Joseph I. Havrilla of Williamsport; a grandson, Timothy Edward Havrilla; a sister, Susan Havrilla Wasserott (Paul) of Woolwich, Maine, a brother Michael Havrilla (Ellen) of Wilkes-Barre; three nephews, Michael and Matthew Havrilla and Gregory DiTomasso. A funeral service to honor the life of Ed will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16 at First U.M.C., 604 Market St., Williamsport with the Rev. Matthew Lake, officiating. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 15 at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport and on Saturday, from 9:30- 10:45 a.m. at First U.M.C. prior to service. Burial will be held privately in Twin Hills Memorial Park, Muncy. Memorial contributions in Ed’s name may be made to First U.M.C., 604 Market St. Williamsport, PA 17701 or the Repasz Band 117 West Hills Dr., Williamsport, PA 17701.     Williamsport, Pennsylvania

March 3, 1965 - July 8, 2022

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Beth Dahlgren

July 16, 2022

My memories of Ed include that he was a dedicated Stephen Minister for several years. A real asset to the program. He also was a faithful volunteer at the Information Center at First Church. He also was an excellent floor refinisher; meticulous in his work. Kim and I wil... Continue Reading

Doug LeBlanc

July 15, 2022

Ed was one of the first people to welcome me warmly and wholeheartedly into the Repasz Band when I joined in 2013. We performed together many times together in a number of different groups in the years since, and it was always an honor and a privilege to play with a fell... Continue Reading

Mary Ann Bauer

July 13, 2022

I first met Ed when he was teaching music at St. Boniface school. My children liked him a lot. Years later we met again in Repasz Band. Ed was such a nice person, and was always kind to everyone. He will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Gary Menne

July 12, 2022

I met Ed at Bible Study Fellowship this year. He was in my group. I talked to him many times. I really enjoyed being around him and learned that he was a very good Christian and a witness to every one who came to know him. So sorry for your loss, but he is with the Lord ... Continue Reading

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July 11, 2022

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