John Edward Helsel, 85, of Williamsport passed away on February 18, 2016. He was born on October 5, 1930. John was an Army Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings; Mary Helsel, Linora Tinkham and Frank Helsel and great grandson; Jeremiah. John is survived by his wife; Barbara (Russell) Helsel, children; Debbie Helsel, Ronald Helsel, Linda (Randy) Hoop, Connie Bush, Kimberly (Scott) Schooley and Kevin (Lahoma) Helsel, grandchildren; Christina, Jonathan, Michael, Michele, Kaylee, Jesse, Dalton, Joseph, great grandchildren; Brianna, Calob, Montana, Kennedy, Harley, Mariah, Faith, Skyler and Maddie and by brother; Robert Helsel. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home with burial to follow in Darbyville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 11-1. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.