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William M. "Bill" Weisner | 76
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William M. “Bill” Weisner, 76, of 116 Siecker Road, St. Marys, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Penn Highlands DuBois, after a lengthy illness.
He was born September 26, 1946, in St. Marys, son of the late Harold “Slim” and Elaine Truesdale Weisner. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1964. In his earlier years, Bill worked for his father at Harold Weisner and Sons Construction and later was employed at Keystone Carbon Company, with over 30 years of service.
On August 9, 1969, in the Sacred Heart Church, Bill married Carolee Samick, who survives. They were blessed to share 53 years of marriage.
He is also survived by his daughter, Tricia Bauer (Jason) of St. Marys; four sons: Eric Weisner (Jennifer) of St. Marys; Brian Weisner (Sarah) of Lexington Park, MD; Mark Weisner (Kelly) of Davidsonville, MD; and Curtis Weisner (Emily) of St. Marys; 15 grandchildren: Brianna, Jenna, Gabby, Lanie, Ava, Maggie, Bryn, Ethan, Tristan, and Maddie Weisner; Josh, Jack, and Reagan Bauer; and Mason and Mya Floravit; four sisters: Patty Prechtl (Jerry) of St. Marys; Cathy Dippold of Seymour, IN; Margaret Carr of St. Marys; and Marie Weisner of St. Marys; and by his sister-in-law, Junette Weisner of St. Marys.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, James Weisner.
Bill was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He loved playing cards and spending time at the Old Schoolhouse Camp. More than anything, Bill loved his children and grandchildren, and found great joy in watching them play in their sporting events.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with the Rev. Thomas Curry, OSB, Pastor, officiating. Full military rites will be accorded by the St. Marys Servicemen’s Burial Detail. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held in the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Tuesday morning, from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857; the Ronald McDonald House Pittsburgh, The Plaza Building, 451 44th Street – Penthouse Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15201; or to the Disabled American Veterans, VA Regional Office, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Room 1606, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
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Cathy Dippold, thinking of you, praying for your comfort and solace.
To Bri and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I send you my deepest sympathy and love.
Love,
Russ and Crystal Eckert
Tricia and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loving father, husband, and grandfather. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Carol,
I was so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
My condolences to the family
When those you treasure become a memory, their memory becomes your treasure.
May He hold Bill in His loving embrace, and shed upon his loved ones, His comforting grace
My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to all of Bill’s loved ones.
So sorry about the passing of your loved one. Prayers for all of you. A great family guy. A smile for everyone. God Bless. Shelley and Dave Dush
I am so sorry for your loss. thoughts ,hugs and prayers!
Dear Carol and the entire family, we are so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. One of the best guys we ever knew, always smiling. He made an important decision with you, that changed our lives forever! He will hold a special place in our hearts, and be sadly missed. ❤️