Lou Sibula

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LOU SIBULA

Lou  has been an associate with us since January 2003.  He lives in Williamsport and manages the Allen & Redmond Funeral Home. He also serves families at our Milton location and is available to serve families at our Mill Hall and Renovo facilities.

Lou is also a Certified Celebrant. If you are not a member of a church or if you simply do not wish to have a religious service, he can help you. As a Certified Celebrant, Lou works with families to create a meaningful tribute that reflects the personality and life-style of the deceased. He received his training and certification from the In-Sight Institute.

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Your comments about our staff:  Louis made my brother’s funeral at the cemetery precious for us.  Thank you much Louis.  What compassion and such a gentleman. 

Please check the most important reason for selecting us:  My brother made his own arrangements. 

Virginia Swinehart, sister of Francis L. Howlett

Your comments about our staff:  As before, Lou and Tom did their job to perfection.  Being called in the middle of the night is not easy.  They handled themselves with much grace and professionalism. 

Suzanne Decker, sister of Kimberly K. Davis

Your comments about our staff:  Lou and Ben were great to work with and made arranging everything so easy during this difficult time. 

Jeremey Rhoades, Uncle of Brayden S. Cox

Your comments about our staff:  Lou was courteous, low key, professional (in appearance, as well as manner) and, most important to us – he was sensitive!

Would you refer us to others?  Yes, your staff makes the difficult process of final arrangements flow very smoothly. Again, Lou returned with the death certificates in a very short time – and has promised “personal delivery” of ashes at my convenience, not his!  I will recommend your establishment to all my acquaintances. 

Frank “Skip” Heller, brother of Patricia L. Michael

Your comments about our staff:  Lou went above and beyond to help the family.  Everything went very smooth. 

Rick Andrews, son-in-law of David C. Neidig Sr.

Your comments about our staff:  Lou was very helpful and respectful of us, and our loss.

Would you refer us to others? Yes, services provided were professional.  Staff is wonderful.  Other items provided for our remembrance are first class.  Thank you for your service. 

Gayle Hagerman, daughter of Merle L. Plymette

Your comments about our staff:  Lou was attentive and very helpful with all of the arrangements.  He was thorough in his explanations and certainly made this difficult time go smoothly.

Donald Fisher, husband of Laurie L. Fisher

 Would you refer us to others?  Yes, Lou and staff were very caring and comforting.  Thank you.

Sam Harrison, son of Beatrice S. Harrison

 Your comments about our staff:  Lou was very kind and caring.

Mareta M. Digan, wife of Donald A. Digan

Your comments about our staff:  Lou went out of his way to make this sad experience easier for us.  Everyone from Allen & Redmond was wonderful.  We so appreciated the American flag draped over him as he left his home.  I think I have Tom Kline to thank for that. 

Would you refer us to others Yes, so many people came to me after Don’s service and said, “If there is such a thing, this was the nicest funeral I have ever been to.” 

Suzanne Decker, wife of Donald E. Decker  

Your comments about our staff:  Your staff was courteous, attentive and very caring – they made a job I was not looking forward to very easy and helpful!

Would you refer us to others?  Yes, I told my friends what an excellent job all the staff did – Lou was great!!

 Virginia Best, daughter of Della C. Tilburg

Your comments about our staff:  Everyone we talked to and came in contact with, were very accommodating.

Would you refer us to others?  Yes, Louis C. Sibula guided and worked with us every step of the way.  He was professional, courteous, helpful and attentive.  He would listen and answer all of our questions. 

Dorothy R. Hower, wife of George P. Hower

Your comments about our staff:  The service they provided could not have been better.

Would you refer us to others?  Yes, I’ve worked in the public sector for over thirty years.  I only make referrals when I’ve received A+ service.

Additional comments: Lou should be commended on his role.  He’s an asset to your company. 

Laurie Brown, daughter of Grace A. Harris

Your comments about our staff:  Ben and Lou were very helpful, as were all of your staff!  But then, I would expect nothing less from them.  I have worked with them for many years in officiating at many funerals, and have always been well satisfied.

Marvin Hurwitz, son of Leonard I. Hurwitz

Additional comments: Lou Sibula was extraordinarily helpful and empathetic to our needs at the time of Mother’s death.  With his guidance, we made decisions for her service and burial that would have been with her wishes for certain.

We were totally pleased to deal with Lou and feel that he represented the Allen and Redmond Funeral Home extremely well. 

Carl Goettel Jr., son of Isabelle F. Goettel

Your comments about our staff:  Special “thanks” to Lou Sibula and Jim Shaffer for granting our request to go to the nursing home for my father.  We really appreciated having Jim greet our family and friends at the service.  Thank you kindly, Sherry, David and Terry.

Would you refer us to others?  Yes, Lou went above and beyond our expectations!  My dad looked so natural and peaceful at the private viewing he had for my family.

Sherry Barnhart, daughter of Treaver Digan

Your comments about our staff:  The family of Delphine Budman was well pleased with everything.  Mr. Sibula did a fine job.  Thank you. 

Charles Budman, husband of Delphne M. Budman

Your comments about our staff: Lou was very accommodating setting a time that suited. He offered a picture board and easel for the memorial service with no pressure to get it returned. He explained everything in detail.

Would you refer us to others? Yes, the facility is clean, staff very professional, and easy access to facility.

Marcia Sherman, widow of Lynn R. Sherman

Your comments about our staff: Louis was very helpful in answering any questions I had and did a wonderful service in caring and the way they cared and handled everything. The whole service was beautiful. Everyone commented on how everything looked so nice and I would recommend you to anyone who was in need of these services.

Would you refer us to others? Yes, the way we were treated, and our loved one was great. All the people I had contact with there were very kind. Thank you for a lovely service.

Linda Pfleegor, niece of Evelyn R. Williams

Your comments about our staff: Everyone on staff was there for my family and me. Anything we needed was no problem. Louis did an exceptional job with my husband, John. I was concerned how things would be, but when I saw John, I was very pleased. I wasn't rushed through, I was given plenty of time to be with my husband.

Would you refer us to others? Yes, I had nothing but positive comments to make to others about the services. Additional comments: The office staff was very accommodating. I had to make several trips to the office for thank you cards, and they were so courteous. I had one problem in the remembrance book. It was a typo problem. I called and right away they brought me a new page for in my book. They brought it right to the house promptly. If they weren't available at the home, the service would page someone and they would return my call within minutes. Again, thank you for the wonderful services provided.

Kristy L. McMahon, wife of John E. McMahon

Your comments about our staff: Lou is a special person and very kind!

Mrs. Judy Showers, daughter of Carrie I. Bastian

Your comments about our staff: Louis was great. He handled any changes with ease. Top Notched.

Would you refer us to others? Yes, very professional.

Ms. Betsy R. Huff, daughter of William J. Huff

Lou was very kind and conducted himself in a very professional manner. He took our emotions to heart. He even took our kidding!!

Earl B. Geiswite, Jr., son of Anna E. Geiswite

Lou was wonderful! He was very sympathetic to our needs, however kept it professional enough to get us "through" the many details.

Would you refer us to others? Yes, our son was only 22 years old, so we had never done this before. We would certainly return here.

Becky Klinger, mother of Aaron Klinger

My Sister-in-law Ruth and I were very pleased with the way the man (Lou Sibula), who talked to us before the service, handled the interview and also the way the men (Fred Fisher) and others handled the parking etc.

Would you refer us to others? Yes, no one could ask for anything more perfect.

Tom Weaver for sister Faylene M. Wagner

Lou went above and beyond his duties to serve my family. All ceremonies were well arranged and beautiful. My sisters and I were very pleased. Thanks to all at the Ranck Funeral Home!

Holly Prichard, daughter of Samuel Emsweller

Louis, you really worked with us and were very understanding; even about my nephew from Texas. We truly are thankful for everything you did. Thank you.

Would you refer us to others? Yes, because you really worked with us and understood. Not many would do that. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you very, very much.

Louis Tipler, son of Maude Tipler

Your comments about our staff: Everyone was kind and helpful.

Would you refer us to others? Yes, if someone asks me where a good funeral home is, I'll refer them to the Ranck Funeral Home.

Additional comments: Lou was very helpful and kind.

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I cannot say enough good things about your staff. Lou was very helpful and caring. My husband looked wonderful. I was so afraid Lou wouldn't be able to make him look right. What an outstanding job was done. I am so grateful.

Cathy L. Emery, wife of David P. Emery

All the staff were pleasant and helpful.  Lou always manages to see to all the details.

Geraldine Twigg, daughter of Walter Ozoroski

Lou was extremely helpful, thorough and understanding. He exceeded our expectations.

Would you refer us to others? Yes, My family and I were very pleased with everything. If the situation arises, we will recommend you to our friends.

Yvonne Coup, daughter of Adrian J. Kearney

Lou was exceptional and I appreciated all his help. Joyce was just as great and was very helpful.

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Lou was our Milton contact and he was gracious and eager to please. Leola was taken to Elmira, NY for burial, and Bob drove the vehicle. We followed in our car. He drove at a respectful speed and he was very cautious. The whole experience was handled by these two men with dignity and respect! Thank you!

Would you refer us to others? Leola was beautiful and natural looking. I judge a funeral home by not only the staff, but the make up they use. So often the deceased has a yellow look. That's not natural! But Leola looked wonderful.

Dollie Keefer, friend of Leola M. Kemp

My son, daughter and I were very satisfied with the staff. Everything was "special".

Would you refer us to others? I would definitely refer you to others. I was very impressed by the staff and by Lou, the Director.

Sharon L. Woolsey, wife of Robert D. Woolsey

Excellent! Knowledgeable, personable, sincere, caring. Thank you Lou and staff!

Would you refer us to others?  Yes, we were very pleased with the service.

Lori Doyle, niece & executrix for Keturah L. Renshaw

Lou was very professional and exceptionally compassionate. He helped with details I could not have handled at the time (phone call to start the insurance process; and so many others I would not have thought of) A++

Would you refer us to others? Yes, my best friend and co-worker's funeral and viewing were at your place and I was very pleased with her service. Many thanks. I highly recommend your people if ever the need again.

Kim (Wade) Sandol, mother of Damian E. McCartney

Your comments about our staff: Lou Sibula was thoughtful and a great support. Denise was always ready to assist.

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Lou was very professional and also very kind and considerate.

Would you refer us to others? Yes, we were very satisfied.

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Louis Sibula is a credit to his profession. I certainly will refer Allen & Redmond Funeral Home to all. Louis also expressed compassion and sensitivity to us.

Sister Celine M. Smith, daughter of Henrietta K. Smith

Lou was beyond impressive. Who would ever imagine at a time like this, burying a mother, that the 'home' made it bearable! Many Thanks.

Tim Wolfe, for Jean Wolfe

I can't begin to say enough about Lou. He was absolutely wonderful to work with. He treated me with warmth, dignity and respect. I really appreciated the wonderful service from a caring, professional, courteous, extremely helpful and kind employee. Louis made my experience very comfortable. I would recommend Allen & Redmond to everyone.

Robin Kriner, sister of Faye E. Reese

Lou was wonderful. Very considerate and kind. Made a very difficult time bearable. Everything was beautiful - the memorial folder and thank you notes were perfect. A very caring staff. Beautiful facility.

Donna Fitzkee, S/O of Ronald Lochbaum

The family and I were very pleased and appreciated all of the help in all ways and especially helping people from the icy parking lot to the church without any one falling. Many friends remarked about your helpful and polite staff. Thanks Lou for all your thoughtful and kind deeds. It meant a lot to me.

Delma G. Strickler, widow of Clair

Lou did a great job. I dealt with a funeral home in North Carolina where my father died and it was an awful experience. It was wonderful to switch to this funeral home. It was such a different experience.

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Lou was very, very helpful. John was helpful 'pre' my husband's death and they have been helpful 'post' death also. Everyone that has ever worked for Allen & Redmond have always been very professional & helpful. My mother-in-law was a client of Allen & Redmond some years ago. The cost, care and delivery of her to Buffalo, NY, was done very well. The funeral home in Buffalo was very impressed with the work done by Allen & Redmond. My husband and I were very pleased. John and Lou really touched my heart with how special they treated me. I had no idea of how I should handle things; they took me step by step and I was able to understand and choose things to my liking. My husband was handled as delicately as possible. Dressed great and looked very natural. For this I really thank you. His memory will last forever in my mind. Thank You, Thank You, again. You have a great team! Sincerely,

Vivian J. Peoples for Conde Peoples Jr.

Lou Sibula helped me so much, both, a year or so ago when I made final arrangements for my Mom and upon Mom's passing. He is the most caring person I've ever met and made this experience so much easier for me. Everything was perfect. Mom looked beautiful. The bulletin with pictures and program were outstanding and the book the guests signed was so unique. Everything went on schedule even when my Mom's sister arrived late from out of town and needed to see her. Lou arranged for that too. I intend to make my final arrangements with Allen & Redmond. Thanks so much.

Sherri Johnson-Brooks for Jessie L. Johnson

We dealt with Lou. He is fantastic! In addition to doing all of the things that you expect of him, he has a great personality. Also, I cannot adequately praise the way that my Mother was presented at the viewing. He can do my make-up when I die. Whenever I asked Lou about anything, he said that it was all taken care of. He is fantastic! When I said that I wanted to take pictures of the flowers, he said that he had already done it!

Judy Kerlin, daughter of Vita Switzer

I had the privilege of working with Lou, again. I remembered the wonderful care my sister received less than 2 years ago. Lou was very helpful and compassionate. He walked me right through everything again with my brother. I couldn't have done it without him. He was so supportive. I'm so thankful for all he has done for my family. What a wonderful, caring, compassionate place to lay my loved ones to rest. I would highly recommend Allen & Redmond because the staff is excellent! You have gone above & beyond. Many Thanks.

Robin A. Kriner, sister of Frank E. Reese

Your staff did a great job. Lou did a great job. I would refer you to others because your staff is very professional and courteous. Lou, you are just a Great person! Thank you.

Murry Potts for Shannon Potts

Lou was very comforting in the loss of my mother, Kathryn Baker. I was made to feel at ease instead of so stressed which normally occurs at funerals. Thank you. You're very professional and respectful atmosphere, plus Lou's being able to make things at ease was a definite plus. Lou has a unique ability to make people at ease, but still maintain a professional atmosphere.

Cheryl Baker, daughter of Kathryn S. Baker