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William Schaller Obituary
He was born January 23, 1941, in Greensburg, a son of the late Weddell George and Miriam M. Swartzwelder Schaller.
Mr. Schaller was a graduate of Greensburg-Salem High School and Pennsylvania State Police Academy.
From his youth until 1968, he was employed at Schaller's Bakery in Greensburg. He was employed with the Pennsylvania State Police,Washington Barracks, for 25 years, retiring in 1993.
He enjoyed genealogy, restoring and maintaining the Weddell Cemetery in West Newton, fishing and especially enjoyed his special times with his grandchildren and family.
Mr. Schaller was a member of National Rifle Association and Fraternal Order of Police.
He was formerly married to Dulcina Bompiani Nunes, who survives. On July 11, 2003, he married Kathy J. Chester, who survives.
Also surviving are his children, son William A. (Karen R.) Schaller Jr. of Bethel Park, daughter Kathleen D. (James) Petley of Pittsburgh and son Wedel Sean (Jamie) Schaller of Washington; stepchildren, stepson Richard (Jaime) Studt of Washington and stepdaughters Jamie (Evan) Zatezalo of Canonsburg and Lori Studt of Waynesburg; brothers Weddell B. Schaller of Greensburg and Warren E. (Mary) Schaller of Youngwood; sisters Marbeth Schaller of Jefferson and Gretchen Tolmer of Pasadena, Md.; two grandchildren, William and Elizabeth Petley; stepgrandchildren, Marcus Studt, Taylor Wilson, Reagan Zatezalo, Zoe Zatezalo, Brittany Studt, Shelby Studt and R.J. Studt.
Deceased is a brother, Walter L. Schaller.
At the request of the family, there will be no public visitation. Burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc., Wilson at E. Katherine avenues, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, supervisor/director, Susan Falvo Warco, director, S. Timothy Warco II, director.
Memorial contributions may be made to Weddell Cemetery Association, 7724 Moon Fall Court, Pasadena, MD 21122.
Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com.
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Linda Pettit
April 16, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Linda Pettit
April 15, 2015
Bill I'm so sorry about the unexpected death of your Father. Hope all is well with you and the rest of your family. Take care.
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