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William E. Black
William E. Black, 68 of Elderton, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at ACMH
Hospital, East Franklin. He was born February 7 1941 in West Lebanon, Armstrong
County to Arthur Glen and Theda Agnes (McManus) Black. A life long resident of
the area, Bill attended St. Jacob's United Church of Christ. He peviously was
employed by Wayne Sell Trucking where he worked as a truck driver. Bill
honorably served his country by enlisting in the Navy. He was a life member of
the VFW Post #4843 of Ford City and a member of the Elderton Fire Department and
Fire Police. Bill enjoyed fishing, trucking and most of all making those around
him smile. He is survived by his wife, Sandy (Townsend) Black, whom he married
October 29, 1983; two sons, William Black JR and Charles Black; one daughter,
Dorothy Black; two brothers, James Black of Charleston, SC and Alan Black and
wife, Darla of Worthington; five siters, Ruth Alwine of Butler, Louise King and
husband Jerry of Bolivar, Maxine Mullins and husband Mike of Lorain, Ohio,
Denise Szul and husband Terry of Rural Valley, and Francine Cessna and husband
Fred of Kittanning; several grand children,great-grand children, nieces and
nephews; in addition to two special little girls, Alexis and Brynn. He was
preceded in death by his parents, one brother Paul Black; three great nephews,
Lyle James Cessna JR, Jesse Jaden Black and Ezra Paul Black and great niece
Catherine Mullins.
Frinds will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the CLARK CHAPEL
of the BAUER FUNERAL HOME INC. 238 S Main Street, Elderton, PA. Additional
visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 11
a.m. in St. Jacob's United Church of Christ with Reverend Herman Ridley
officiating. Internment will follow in South Bend Cemetery, Shelocta.
Arrangements are being handled by Clark Chapel of the Bauer Funeral Home Inc.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bill's honor to the Elderton Fire
Department, PO Box 367, Elderton, PA 15736. |
