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WILLIAM FARBACHER Obituary

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FARBACHER
WILLIAM J. "BILL"
Age 83, of Shaler Twp., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Beloved husband of Patricia (DeForest) Farbacher; loving father of Rox Ann (Peter) Boerner of Ohio, Kirk (Jeanne) Farbacher, Dana (Marla) Farbacher and Pamela Farbacher; dear grandfather of Kristin, Brandon, Sarah, Emily, Benjamin, and Thomas; dear great-grandfather of Katalina. Bill was an army veteran of the Korean War and was a retired salesman for Wesco/Westinghouse. Friends will be received Friday 2-9 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bonaventure Church, 2001 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116, on Saturday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the church.
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November 29, 2013

Claudia Boerner

My deepest sympathies and prayers of comfort for dear Pat; Rox Ann, Kirk, Dana and your families and Pam. I share in your loss and sorrow. Claudia

November 29, 2013

Judt Farrell

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father....I always remember coming down to the house and Mr Farbs being so funny and nice to me...May you all find peace in fond memories and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers..Judy Farrell

November 28, 2013

Richard Schnupp

God bless you my old friend! Enjoyed the years at Westinghouse, you were always a real gentleman. My sympathy to your family, especially Kirk who I have worked with for years! My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family!!

November 27, 2013

I extend my sincere sympathy from my family in the recent death of William. He will be sadly missed. May God grant him to his paradise in heaven.

Sincerely,
Joy Parker and Family

November 27, 2013

Christine Boehm-Bateman

Pam and Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss and know that all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

November 27, 2013

Mike Sabol

So sad to hear of my friends passing. I can't thank you enough for all the things you did for me and my family ,especially the friendship and of course, your have enough faith in me by hiring me back in 1966 . I'll never forget you and my prayers for you and your family will continue .

November 27, 2013

May I extend my sympathies and condolences to Bill's family and my friend Kirk of his passing.

May you find peace and solice in the memories you will always cherish of Bill as a husband, father and friend.

The world will somewhat less without him but his memory will live forever in the hearts of those he met.

Dave Schumacher

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Bonaventure Church

2001 Mt. Royal Blvd, Glenshaw, PA

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Bock Funeral Home Ltd.

1500 Mt Royal Blvd, Glenshaw, PA 15116

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