Nancy L. Biichle

Nancy L. Biichle, 89, of Williamsport, passed peacefully Thursday, April 18, 2019, at her home. Surviving is her loving husband Howard L. Biichle Sr., with whom she would have shared 73 years in July.

Born March 5, 1930, in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Stuart E., Sr. and Lillian (Gage) Kane.

Nancy was a graduate of Williamsport High School and was a member of Northway Presbyterian Church. She worked at Sylvania and then was a manager for 15 years with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board until her retirement.

Nancy was a member of the Woman’s Club where she was an avid card player and enjoyed playing bridge and poker. Above all else she enjoyed being the “Master of the House,” as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Surviving in addition to her husband are her children, Kathy Force (Gary), of State College; Lawrence Biichle, of Williamsport; and Howard L. Biichle Jr. (Vickie), of Williamsport; seven grandchildren, Christopher Leitzell, Matthew Leitzell, Stuart Leitzell (Brigitt), all of State College; Zachariah Biichle, of Jersey Shore; Aaron Biichle, of Williamsport; Amber Biichle, of Hughesville; and Travis Rung (Alyssa), of Montgomery; eight great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Herbert Kane, of Tampa Fla., and William Kane, of Williamsport.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Stuart E. Kane Jr., Lawrence Kane and Charles Kane.

A funeral service to honor the life of Nancy will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport. Burial will follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport. A visitation will be held Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

The family will provide flowers and asks that memorial contributions may be made in Nancy’s name to Susquehanna Health Foundation c/o Susquehanna Health Care and Hospice, 1001 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701.

Online condolences may be made at www.SandersMortuary.com.