Williamsport - Ethel Elizabeth (Patton) Payne, 85 of Williamsport, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 8:42 a.m.
Ethel was born on October 11, 1941. She was the daughter of the late James Bruce and Letha (Emerson) Patton. Ethel lived most of her life in Warren and Fountain Counties. She attended Montmorenci High School. She formerly worked at Radio Material Corp. in Attica and from 1981-1995 Ethel worked as a radio dispatcher for the Police, Fire and EMS of Fountain County, Warren County and Attica. Ethel formerly attended the Attica Church of the Nazarene. She was a life member of the Eagles Lodge # 2596 and Moose Lodge # 1482, both of Attica. She enjoyed garage sales and spending time with her family. Ethel was formerly married to Charles F. Marquess, Walter E. Coffman and Luther “L.T.” Payne. All husbands preceded Ethel in death. She leaves behind three children, Kim Wesley, Williamsport; two sons, Mike (Kerry Leuck) Marquess, West Lafayette and Greg Marquess, Williamsport; a brother, Reece Patton, Pine Village; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great great-grandson; two great-granddaughters and a great great-grandaughter are on the way. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Michelle Phillips, three brothers, Jim, Gerald and Charles Patton; two sisters, Lula Smith and Mildred Downing. A special thank you goes out to Justin Brummett, the Warren County Coroner for his compassion and care at the time of his arrival at our home. As per Ethel’s request, cremation services were accorded her and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.