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McComas Family Funeral Homes - Bel Air

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Bel Air, Maryland

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Dec. 14, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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William Nehila Obituary

William "Bill" Thomas Nehila, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on December 7, 2025. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ on June 18, 1933, he was the son of John F. Nehila and Victoria (Zeeman) Nehila. He graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1950 and then served in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955, during the Korean War.

"Bill" was married to Josephine (Amore) Nehila, who predeceased him in 2011. Bill was an avid sports fan and loved the Boston Red Sox. He was very active in sports in high school. After serving in the US Navy, he enjoyed playing baseball and softball. He won numerous gold medals in the Senior Olympics in Maryland and Florida in track and field events, softball, and swimming events. He was also a member of senior softball teams that won gold and silver medals in Maryland and Florida softball tournaments.

Bill is survived by his brother Joseph and his sons William "Bill" Nehila, Jr. and wife Deanie; Jeff Nehila and wife Lisa; David Nehila and wife Jennifer. He is also survived by grandchildren Michael, Leah, Zachary, Jana, and Madeline and great-grandchildren Kendal, Sophia, and Brody. He is predeceased by brothers Francis Nehila, John "Jack" Nehila, Jr., sisters Margaret Snyder, Mary Miller and grandson Daniel Nehila.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 PM at McComas Family Funeral Homes in Bel Air. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 10:30 AM, also at McComas Family Funeral Homes in Bel Air. Interment will follow at Bel Air Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org)

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Dec. 10, 2025.

Memorial Events
for William Nehila

Dec

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bel Air-McComas Family Funeral Home

50 W Broadway, Bel Air, MD 21014

Dec

14

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bel Air-McComas Family Funeral Home

50 W Broadway, Bel Air, MD 21014

Dec

15

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Bel Air-McComas Family Funeral Home

50 W Broadway, Bel Air, MD 21014

Dec

15

Graveside service

Bel Air Memorial Gardens

809 Rock Spring Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014

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McComas Family Funeral Homes - Bel Air

50 West Broadway, Bel Air, MD 21014

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2 Entries

Grateful

December 9, 2025

William,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Robert J. Miklas, USN.

December 9, 2025

"A Korean War veteran has passed away today." William, you are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate.

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