Obituary of Donald E. Wilber

Donald E. Wilber, age 73, of Troy, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. He was born on July 31, 1947 in Wellsboro, PA, a son of Leslie and Dorothy (Robson) Wilber. Donald was the husband of Louise (Szczech) Wilber with whom he celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 13, 2020, at which time they renewed their wedding vows. He began his work career as an assemblyman and worked his way up to delivery sales manager for American LaFrance. Donald then worked for LaFrance Equipment as a truck salesman. After that, he was a truck salesman for Albee Trucks which was purchased by Beam Mack in Elmira, NY. He was a Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War and was of member of the Lions Club of Tioga and Bradford Counties as well as an honorary member of the Big Elm Volunteer Fire Department in Daggett, PA. Donald loved his restored 1987 Corvette, nicknamed "#1 Wet Vet". Donald is survived by his wife, Louise; sons Scott E. Wilber and Steven E. Wilber of Millerton, PA; daughter Kimberly J. Wilber of Elmira Heights, NY; brother Gerald "Jerry" (Barb) Wilber of Pine City, NY; sister Joyce (Joe) Nichols of Lawrenceville, PA and 7 grandchildren, Josh Wilber, Sarah Wilber, Mikayla Wilber, Hunter White, Jacob Rightmire, Emily Rightmire and Riley Doan. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard "Dick" Wilber, and sister JoAnn Morrell. Friends and family are invited to call on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 1-2pm at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A funeral service will follow immediately at 2:00pm with Father Bryan Wright officiating. Burial will take place in the Saint John Cemetery in Troy, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in Donald's name to the Big Elm Volunteer Fire Department, P.O Box 249, Millerton, Pa 16936 or to Saint John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 133 Exchange St., Troy, PA 17724.