Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1943
DIED
2021
FUNERAL HOME
William O'Leary Obituary
EATON — William Thomas O'Leary, 77, of Eaton, Ohio died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton. William was born on Dec. 2, 1943, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of the late William F. & Pearl C. (Null) O'Leary.
He was a 1961 Eaton High School graduate and 1967 graduate of The Ohio State University School of Business. He retired from Green Tokai in 2008 and worked at General Motors Delco for 10 years.
Preceded in death by his first wife: Deborah L. (Dale) O'Leary; second wife: Sally Ann O'Leary; third wife: Delberta O'Leary.
Survived by children: Christina Dawn & Douglas Peck of North Carolina; Caitlin Marie & David Hollingshead of Toledo, Ohio; Brother: James Lee & Rowena O'Leary of Nevada; Sisters: Patricia L. Hanes of West Chester, Ohio; Sharon Ann O'Leary of Oregon; two grandchildren: Sadie & Lilly Hollingshead.
Family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main Street, Eaton. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. James Sizemore officiating. Interment Mound Hill Cemetery – Eaton.
Memorial contributions to American Lung Association. Condolences at www.barnesfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William O'Leary
1 Entry
Christina
November 4, 2025
I'd rather remember him when he was healthy. Here's a better picture..the one above is terrible.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in William O'Leary's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for William O'Leary
Sep
11
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Barnes Funeral Homes, Inc. - Eaton220 East Main Street, Eaton, OH 45320
Sep
11
Funeral services provided by:
Barnes Funeral Homes, Inc. - Eaton220 East Main Street, Eaton, OH 45320
How to support William's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor William O'Leary's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
