Louise E. Fay

Louise E. Fay, 87, of Sayre, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.

She was born on February 5, 1938, in Waverly, NY, the daughter of the late Floyd A. and Susie L. (Hoover) Keene.

Louise above all loved her family and her home. Her happiest moments were spent surrounded with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her kindness, gentleness, caring nature, and welcoming smile warmed the hearts of many throughout the years.  

She was very involved in many community projects over the years. Louise was one of the driving forces to establish the Veteran’s Memorial with an eternal flame which is at the Athens Township Building on Herrick Avenue. She was one of the founding members of the Athens Twp. Bicentennial Committee and served as the treasurer.

She attended Tioga Central Schools, and then was employed for many years at the Robert Packer Hospital in Medical Records, prior to retiring.  Louise also enjoyed gardening, reading, and traveling, especially to go visit family.  She enjoyed bowling with her sisters and friends for many years.  She was a lifetime member of the Barton United Methodist Church/Barton Riverside Church.

She is predeceased by her beloved husband E. Maurice Fay, siblings Shirley (Clifford) Millard, Richard (Lois) Keene, Gerald Keene, Edward (Carol) Keene, and brothers-in-law, James Birney and Fred Hill.

Louise is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Terry and Roger Harris, Sandy and Bill Licata, and Barb and Mike Soprano; grandchildren, Roger and Stacey Harris, Daniel and Jennifer Harris, Jessica and Clinton Wright, Jennifer Kohler, Nicholas and Keiran Soprano, and Michael and Jennifer Soprano; and great-grandchildren, Emberlynne, Brayleigh, Zoey, Ryland, Corbin, Jackson, William, Olivia, Vincent, Nathan, Cameron, Owen, Maryn, Josiah, Nicholas, and Elouise. She is also survived by her sister Elizabeth Birney, twin sister Lois Hill, sister-in-law Mary Keene, brother-in-law and sister-in law Bruce and Syvia Fay, and many nieces and nephews.

Louise’s family will welcome family and friends at the Barton Riverside Church, 511 Old Barton Road, Barton, NY, on Tuesday, February 3rd at 10:00 with her service to follow at 11:00 with Reverend Alan Bill officiating.  She will be laid to rest with her husband at Tioga Point Cemetery in Athens, PA following the service. 

Memorial donations may be made in Louise’s name to a charity of your choosing.

The family is being assisted by Lowery-Urban Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Athens, PA.

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