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William Colts Obituary
He was born on July 11, 1960, in Bradford, a son of the late Louis Marquardt and Rose Smith Colts.
Bill was a member of the Marche Club and was a talented carpenter and mason. He was a helpful and quiet man who loved to go fishing and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.
He was employed for several years at Graham Packaging, as a machine setup technician.
He is survived by one daughter, Melissa (Brad) Mason of La Jolla, Calif.; one son, Jonathan Colts of Bradford; two brothers, Richard (Rhonda) Colts and Robert Colts, all of Bradford; two grandchildren, Jordyn Colts of Coral Springs, Fla., and Bryce Mason of La Jolla; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Timmy Colts and Louis J. Colts; one nephew, Louis J. Colts Jr.; and his longtime companion, Tonya Kline.
Private services will be held at the family's convenience.
Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in his memory can be made to American Legion Post 108, 210 W. Washington St., Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mascho Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences can be expressed at maschofuneral.com.
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Beth Reese
June 26, 2025
What a wonderful kind man. Always saying kind words of everyone. He will always be remembered.
Linda Colts
June 24, 2025
RIP. Billy. You will be missed
Tonya Riley
June 23, 2025
Your will be missed Billie You were a good man and that would do so much for others u will never be forgotten now u are with your bothers and mom and dad and little Lou RIP Billie
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