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William Earley Obituary
of Montrose, Pa.
William R. Earley, 53, of Montrose, Pa., passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at his home. Born May 26, 1955 in Binghamton, N.Y., he was the son of the late John J. and Martha Jane (Reynolds) Earley. Bill graduated from the Montrose High School, Class of 1973, and attended Lock Haven University and most recently employed as the Assistant Floor Manager at the Susquehanna County Recycling Center. He was a member of Montrose United Methodist Church and Duck Unlimited. Bill was an avid hunter who loved to hunt fall water fowl on "the Island" and also spring mornings hunting turkey and frosty winter days hunting deer on the Wells Farm. He was a lifelong Giants Football and New York Yankee Baseball fan and was a member of the LBC Racing Team at Penn Can Raceway. We cherish the special place in our hearts that will always be reserved for you. We thank you for the gift your living brought to each of us. We love you. We remember you. Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Debbie (Wells) Earley, Montrose, Pa.; son, Joshua J. Earley and Josh's girlfriend, Dejrae Vickers; brother, Thomas Earley; family pets, "The Boys", Sullivan, Jasper and Sam; and many dearly loved nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his parents-in-law, Guy W., Glendora and Anna Wells.
Go to bartronmyerfuneralhome.com for directions. Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Montrose United Methodist Church, Montrose, Pa. 18801. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Friday at the Bartron-Myer Funeral Home, Montrose, Pa. Instead of flowers: memorial contributions may be made to Endless Mountains Health Systems Foundation, 3 Grow Avenue, Montrose, Pa. 18801, in memory of William R. Earley.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Earley
John, Cindy, Cassie, Christina Blankensop (Stone)
October 27, 2008
Thom, Debbie, and Josh
We can't know why somethings happen... But we can know that love and beautiful memories out last the pain of grief... And we know that there's a place inside the heart where love lives always and where nothen beautiful can ever be forgotten... Hope you know that others feel for you and wish you comfort in your time of sorrow. Sincerely,
Natalie Gathany (Bender)
October 25, 2008
.Deb So very sorry . Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
carl rinyu
October 24, 2008
i was so sorry to hear of bill's passing. he was a great guy and i was lucky to have known him. my thoughts and prayers r with u.
Lucrezia & Joe Bonifanti
October 23, 2008
Deb & Josh,
Please remember that we are always here for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Brian & Ashley Woodruff
Kevin Woodruff & Heidi English
Tom (Bull) Grace
October 20, 2008
Debbie & Josh,
So sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayer's are with you both at this time. Although some years have passed I will never forget the times Bill and myself had being team-mates from 6th grade through 12th. He always had your back. Bill is one of a kind, and will truly be missed
Love & Prayer's
Tom (bull) Grace & Family.
Debbie (Brunges) Lucas
October 20, 2008
Dear Debbie and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I have fond memories of Bill as a gentle spirit and the two of you together at MHS.
Take care. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill and Nancy Major
October 18, 2008
Debbie and Josh:
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Cathy and Frank Aldrich
October 17, 2008
Debbie and Josh, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeannie (Crafts) Rouse
October 17, 2008
I am so so sorry to hear about losing a very special "Classmate". I thank God for the opportunity to see you both once again at our Class Reunion. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and keep you safe! Love, Jeannie
Tim Walsh
October 17, 2008
Debbie,
I am very sorry for your loss. Although it has been years, my memories of Bill will always be of a BIG smile and BIG hair. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The DeMark Family
October 17, 2008
Dear Mrs. Earley, Joshua, Jasper, Sullivan and Sammy,
We are thinking of you and remembering you in our prayers - xo. Your strength, wonderful family and ALL of your children WILL get you through this. Love from Laurie and Dave DeMark and your buddies, Emma and Ben xo
Kathy (DeGroat) Faul
October 17, 2008
Dear Debbie:
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.
Deb and Bill Lawrence
October 17, 2008
Debbie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that many thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank E. Kwader
October 16, 2008
Dear Deb and Josh,
You and Bill are in our prayers.
Love,
Frank & Patty Kwader
Joan Gray (Harasymczuk)
October 16, 2008
I'm so sorry Debbie. Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts & prayers. Be strong.
Joan
Sue Day Dunn
October 16, 2008
Deb:
I am so sorry for your loss. Enjoyed so much talking to Bill and you at the reunion...it was a happy time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Denise Bush-Atkinson-Dutcher
October 16, 2008
Hey Deb and Josh,
I'm soo Sorry and shocked to learn of Bills passing. I truely don't know what to say other than I'm sorry and send you a hug. If you would like to chat Please feel free to send me an e-mail. I know it's been Years but don't let that stop you from contacting me.... Denise
Colleen Parks
October 16, 2008
Deb & Josh,
Your strong family strengh and faith will get you through this trying time. You are in our prayers. God Bless.
Bryan, Colleen, Gary and Patrick
audrey and vick halliday
October 16, 2008
so orry to hear of your loss and so young have a son that age in texas. cant imagine the loss prayers and love hold your faith in god i live in brown house across from recyling
Ruth McMullen
October 16, 2008
Mrs. Early & family,
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I worked with Bill at Flextronics.
Ruth McMullen
Jessie Puzo-Blaney
October 16, 2008
Deb & Josh~ Always know we are only a phone call away! We love you!
Uncle Bill ~ You know I will! Love you!
Jessie
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