William "Bill" Davis

William "Bill" Davis, 85, of Taylor, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 17 at Allied Services Hospice in Scranton. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, the former Mildred Armfield Davis.

Born in Blakely, he was the son of the late Wendell and Clara Evans Davis. He and his brother Al were partners in Davis Brothers Roofing Co. for more than 40 years. Bill served in the National Guard. He enjoyed attending meetings for the Knights of Pythias, Tall Cedars and Keystone Consistory and served as past principal of the Masonic School of Instruction. He was a 50-year member of Acacia Lodge 579 F&AM and also served as past district deputy grand master for the 59th district.

He was a wonderful father to his daughters, Kathleen Mrozinski and husband, Gary, and Sharon Vinskofski and husband, John. He was so proud of his grandson, Gary Mrozinski Jr. He loved watching him play soccer. Also surviving are two brothers, Robert and wife, Anna Mae, and Edgar and wife, Joan, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Joan Fahey and Clara Altieri, and a brother, Wendell.

He will be forever loved and missed by his family and all who knew him.

The funeral service will be Tuesday at noon from the Jacob Davis Funeral Home, 422 S. Main St., Taylor, with services by the Rev. Robert Cooper, pastor of the First United Church of Christ, Scranton. Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 7 p.m., with Masonic services at 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 37, Taylor, PA 18517; or to the Acacia Lodge 579 F&AM, 617 Union St., Taylor, PA 18517.