William H. Ealer
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Renaissance man, bon vivant, architect, teacher, community contributor, William Harry Ealer, who shared his wonder at the world's beauty with friends, students, colleagues and clients, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, at the Williamsport Hospital.
Born to Harry and Charlotte Mark Ealer on December 9, 1941, Bill was predeceased by his parents, sister Patricia Gross and aunt Grace Mark.
A registered architect, Bill, following completion of his education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, worked with several local architectural firms, including the firm of Ealer and Sampsell. Beginning in 1965, he taught architecture at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, formerly Williamsport Area Community College, where he held the rank of assistant professor.
His expertise was put to good use on behalf of his community; he was a member of the Historical Architectural Review Board for the City of Williamsport, serving as its chair from 1976-1996. Other memberships include the Greater Williamsport Community Arts Council, the Roesen Committee, the Lycoming County Historical Society and the Williamsport Community Concert Association. Bill was a charter member of Preservation Williamsport. Additional memberships include the American Institute of Architects, the Victorian Society in America and the Pennsylvania Society of Architects.
Survivors include nephew Ryan (Jean) Gross and great nephews, Riley and William Gross, all of Bel Air, MD, and an aunt Katherine Ealer Geiger (Don).
Contributions in Bill's memory can be made to the William H. Ealer Scholarship Fund, in care of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Foundation, One College Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701.
Relatives and friends are invited to Bill's Life Celebration Friday, February 20, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the James C. Maneval Funeral Home, Ltd. "A Life Celebration Home," 500 W. Fourth St. His funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009 at the St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1400 Market St., with Rev. Anke Deibler officiating. Burial will follow in Wildwood Cemetery.
