Paul H. Vogel Jr, 91, passed peacefully at the Valley View Nursing Center on July 26, 2025. Paul was born April 24, 1934, in Williamsport to the late Paul H. Vogel Sr and Eleanor (Spotts) Vogel. As a child, Paul, acquired the endearing nickname, Cappy, because he always wore a baseball cap. This nickname followed him for all his years.
Paul was a fighter, surviving polio at a young age and defying the odds and learning to walk again. He grew up in the East End section of Williamsport and attended Williamsport School District. Paul enlisted in the US Navy as a teenager. Upon returning from his military service, he worked as a pressman for the Williamsport Sun Gazette. Paul was retired from 30 years of service at Bethlehem Steel. He was a gifted electrician and had his own electrical business for many years.
Paul was a lifelong active member of Messiah Lutheran Church serving on the board and building committee. He was a volunteer at the Community Arts Center for many years. Paul loved to travel when younger, observe building projects in real time, watch the History channel, and tease and joke with everyone.
Paul was married for 63 years to the beautiful Connie Vogel who passed on May 9, 2025. They had a loving and loyal partnership and Paul missed her deeply. The family is happy they are together again.
In addition to his wife and parents, Paul was predeceased by his sister, Jane Fellinger and brother-in-law, Rolland “Red” Fellinger. Paul is survived by two sons, Francis “Skip” Vogel (Kathy) of Southport, NC, and Matthew Vogel (Christy) of Harrisburg; four grandchildren: Michael (Sara), Eric, Brady, and Izzy; and one great-granddaughter, Iris.
A celebration of life will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church in South Williamsport, Pa on Saturday, August 9 at 11am with a luncheon to follow at Peter Herdic House Restaurant, 407 West Fourth St, Williamsport.
Thank you to the caring doctors and nurses at Valley View and UPMC Hospice who cared so lovingly for Paul during his final days. We are forever grateful.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests several ways to honor Paul’s memory: Memorial contributions can be made to the Paul H. & Connie Stugard Vogel Electrical Construction and Technology Scholarship Fund at Pennsylvania College of Technology, c/o the Penn College Foundation, 1 College Ave., Williamsport, PA 17701; to the Family Hospice, 1001 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701 or to Messiah Lutheran Church 324 S Howard St., South Williamsport, PA 17701.
Arrangements entrusted to Sanders Mortuary.
