Sarah Jane Outwater

Sarah Jane Outwater, 100 years of age formerly of Albrightsville and Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a guest of Forest Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Born Sunday, July 19, 1925 in Staten Island, New York the daughter of the late Guy and Lillian (Watson) Peifer. Sarah was also predeceased by; husband, William T. Outwater. She was the last surviving child of six siblings.

A Hazleton High School graduate, Sarah attended trade school during WWII earning her draftsman certification. Sarah took great pride in the fact that in her draftsman class, she was one of two women who completed the program and did so with honors. Upon her certification she worked for the Federal Gov't and with Bell and Howell designing the earliest forms of sonar radar. Sarah retired from Prudential Financial. Methodist by faith, Sarah enjoyed doing crafts, playing tennis, and was an avid walker.

Surviving are sons, William L. Outwater and his wife Alnona, James Outwater; grandchildren, William C. Outwater and his wife Amanda, Kenneth F. Outwater, Heather DeMarchis and her husband Chris; great grandchildren, Lillian Outwater who shared her great grandmother's birthday and Asher DeMarchis.

Private arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation services of 211 First street Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com