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William Adler Obituary
William L. Adler, 47, of Penn Township died unexpectedly Saturday.
Born Aug. 28, 1957, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Carl F. Adler of Gibsonia and the late Patricia A. Kiefer Adler.
He was a member of the North Suburban Builders Association.
Mr. Adler cared for others and helped many who were in need. He visited Sunnyview Nursing Home and took many people into his home. He loved God and his family and genuinely wanted everyone to be happy. To many, he was seen as a joker and a prankster.
He loved fishing, rabbit hunting and tree climbing and genuinely loved the outdoors. His true passion was racing stock cars; and he raced car No. 7A at the Pittsburgh Motor Speedway.
He was a mentor to many, but especially to underprivileged children. He loved and thought of his nieces and nephews as if they were his own children. He was a terrific brother and friend, but his dad was his best friend. He will be dearly missed by all. God bless you son, brother and dad.
His wife of 15 years, Linda A. Curry Adler, preceded him in death.
He was the loving father of Gretchen, Brooke, Hannah, Morgan and Jacqueline Adler, all of Penn Township; and brother and friend of Carl F. Adler of Gibsonia, Joyce A. Ziegler and Shirley A. Smelko, both of Allison Park, Daniel H. Adler of Penn Township and Patty A. Geyer of Valencia.
ADLER - Friends of William L. Adler, who died Saturday, June 4, 2005, will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., with the Rev. David Maitland, officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Slippery Rock, PA 16057.
Please pay tribute at www.schellhaasfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Adler
Amee Passauer
June 24, 2005
Bill will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He was like a father to my kids,Jonathan and Adrianna, and I am very greatful to him for this. Girls sleep well knowing that your Mom and Dad look down apon you all.
Jeff Zibrat
June 23, 2005
God Bless you Bill, my Condolences girls.
Hannah Adler
June 20, 2005
I already gave a entry but I just wanted to say a few of dad's sayings HIYA BIN! other than that things goin' pretty smooth for ya ; All I know is work work work 10, 12, 14 hours a day while people are sleeping I'm working and trust me that isn't the end of them ~ lol ~ my screen name is dadiesgirl07A
~*Hannah Adler*~
Donna "Bus Driver"
June 16, 2005
Brooke, Hannah, Morgan & Jacqueline. I am so sorry to read of your Daddy's passing, you have my deepest sympathy.
Your School Bus Driver.
Donna
Beth (Davies) Merlo
June 11, 2005
Gretchen, Brooke, Hannah, Morgan, and Jacqueline,
Your dad will be remembered by so many people because of the love he had for God and his "5 Girls!". He loved you ALL so very much! Hold on to your memories and share them with each other. You'll see your dad and mom through your sisters in so many different ways. I'm here for you guys. As your dad used to say: "God Loves You!"
I love you girls! Befie
Hannah Adler
June 10, 2005
This is Hannah Adler I am Bill's third boen I just wanted to say thank you to all the people that lovved my dad and thank you to all the people that put in their entry's I realy appriciate it alot nad I am sure all my sisters would too and dad would too (he loves this attention) dad was a great, fun, funny, cool dad I think any kid my age would love to have him as a dad we just need to stay strong and let God in control
With greatest sympothy,
Hannah F. Adler
Denise (Killmeyer) Watts
June 8, 2005
My deepest condolences on the passing of your Father and Son. Hold onto the wonderful memories.
Kate Kline
June 8, 2005
" ...And can it be ? ... " I can still see Bill singing his heart out at Mt. Zion. He loved that song and now it's a close description of how I feel about he and Linda's passing. As much as they both dearly loved their daughters, families and friends, they're both really HOME now. Girls, live for the LORD like your mom and dad did and make them both smile as they watch over you!
Bill Bittner
June 8, 2005
Gretchen, Brooke, Hannah, Morgan and Jay Jay,
Don't grieve for me, for now I am free,
I am following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned away and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that place at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now,
He set me free.
Love your friend Bill.
Sharon & Scott Schultz
June 8, 2005
Gretchen and Girls -
We were shocked and sadden to here of your dads passing. Although we only got to know you and him this past couple of years through racing, one is able to tell a great man when you meet them. Your dad was one of the greatest. He will be greatly missed. God Bless 7A.
Our deepest sympathy,
w/Damage Inc. Racing
Whitney Laidlaw
June 7, 2005
Gretchen,
you have my deepest sympathies, i'm so sorry for your lost. Your a great and strong girl, keep your head up. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you ever need anything, im here for you.
Jeff Gillen (DLK Auto Parts)
June 7, 2005
Sometimes we don't understand God's plan for our lives. Bill, you will be deeply missed. Your kind and generous spirit has been a blessing to many. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Nancy Barton
June 7, 2005
Dear Smelko and Ziegler Families,
You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your brother.
The Mansion of Heaven
This world, however beautiful, was never meant to be
The place that we would call our home for all eternity.
And though we would not choose to leave, a loving
God knows best, and in His time,
He lifts us to a place of peace and rest,
For He has built a mansion where
His children will abide, free from pain and sorrow,
Forever at His side.
He said He’d never leave us to face our trials alone,
And though sometimes we fail Him, He never fails His own.
And even when our choices are less than He would ask,
He knows when human courage is unequal to the task.
We cannot judge what happens,
Though tears and questions start –
We only see what’s visible – God sees into the heart…..
And though there may be many things that we cannot explain,
We can be sure it breaks His heart to see His children’s pain.
In loving arms, He bears us to a quiet place apart
Where He mends the wounded spirit
And heals the broken heart.
And though this one we loved so much
Has left our present sight, and passed into a
Better world of majesty and light,
Someday we’ll be together in our Father’s home above,
Where we’ll thank Him for His mercy
And praise Him for His love.
Sincerely,
The Lukon Family
June 7, 2005
To the Adler Family
"I will go to prepare a place for you . . . and then I shall come back to take you with me, that where I am you also shall be . . ."
-John 14:2-4
In the loss of your loved one, may memories of the yesterdays be a comfort in your sorrow, and may you find hope and strength to brighten each tomorrow.
Please accept our deepest, heartfelt sympathy.
Phillip, Becky, Laura and Kyle Lukon
John Flinner Sr.
June 7, 2005
To The Adler Family,
We wish to extend our deepest Sympathy and Condolances on your loss.Bill was a great guy to have known and raced with, He will be sadly missed by all. May God Bless you all.
Race Team 48
Dan Tobin
June 7, 2005
Dear Adler Family, I am so sorry to hear about Bill. I went to school with Bill and Linda @ Richland (76). To me they are two great people that will be missed on this earth and in my heart. I know Bill has always had his God with him and that will give your family a great peace. He will be missed and remembered for the good person he is.
Michelle Kline
June 7, 2005
I already left an entry on another site but I wanted to leave one here, too.
Bill will be greatly missed. Even thought I haven't seen him in a few years, I mourn his loss. What makes me smile is knowing that right now he's exactly where he wanted to be...with his Maker.
May God bless his family and friends with warm memories of him.
Beth Pacelli
June 7, 2005
Girls,
I love you all so much! This is all too much. My best friend...as wacky as he was. There is nothing I can even say except that we WILL get through this too, somehow. The "king" is now with THE King. My heart is truly breaking for all of you. Somehow going to the Dairy Queen will never be the same. I am here.
Bill Manganaro
June 7, 2005
With my deepest sympathy to Bill's family: I only knew Bill for about a year. When we'd talk of his girls and his wife he would literally light up. I've never seen anyone show that much love for his family as Bill did. God bless you.
Amber Weinzierl
June 7, 2005
Gretchen, I have known you since you came to Knoch and you are a great friend. You are such a strong girl. I'm so sorry, he was a great man he was funny and always nice. He was awesome to talk to I will miss him.
Caitlin and the Girls at Four Seasons
June 7, 2005
Gretchen, Brooke and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God needed an angel and he picked your dad...
Kenneth Oldenski
June 7, 2005
My deepest sympathy upon your loss. You and your loved one will be remembered by me at my celebration of Mass. Sincerely yours, Father Kenneth E. Oldenski, St. Richard Church, Gibsonia, PA
Barb Haas
June 7, 2005
The Billy I remember from school was a gentle soul with a comic gift. If he grew up to be the man I've been reading about, the loss his daughters must feel is immeasurable. The only saving grace is that Linda was there to show him the way. I am so sorry the girls have now lost both their parents but they will always be with them, watching, guiding and loving. My deepest sympathies
Kathy Smyth (Chepponis)
June 7, 2005
Our truly deep sympathy to the entire Adler family. We were so saddened to hear of your loss.
David and Kathy (Chepponis) Smyth
J.D. Ramsey
June 7, 2005
It is with deepest sympathy and condolences that I post this message. I met Bill briefly last summer at a mutual friend's camp and found him to be a very warm and compassionate person. I know he will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched.
Ron & Judy (Loidl) Gratz
June 6, 2005
Carl,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son Bill. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Ron Bishop
June 6, 2005
To the Adler family:
Sympathy from the Bishop Family.
Bill was a character,always had a smile from ear to ear.Our hearts are very saddened. He was a great brother in Christ
Love from the Bishop's
Stephen Loidl
June 6, 2005
To the Adler Family,
I am sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I still remember the fishing & hunting trips and fun times our families had together. He will be missed.
Hank Rosen
June 6, 2005
I only got to see Bill a couple of times at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and it is very true, he was a wonderful God fearing Christian man and I certainly enjoyed the little bit of time I got to visit with him.
If anybody I have ever met would be guaranteed their place in the Heavenly home, Bill would certainly be ranked as one.
I pray that our Heavenly Father be with his father and the rest of the family at this time of grieving.
God Bless
Tom Hunkele
June 6, 2005
ADDLER FAMILY , SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF BILL, HE WILL SADLY BE MISSED IN THE RACING CIRCUIT AT PGH, PA MOTOR SPEEDWAY, A LOYAL FAN
AND ADMIRER OF BILL'S
debbie speicher
June 6, 2005
dear to the adler family,
you dont know me but my husband use to race with your dad.i am so sorryabout your dad and i know you will miss him.my thoughts and prayers are with you. Bayne racing&Speicher family
Mary Lynn and David Nicholas
June 6, 2005
It is with the deepest sadness that we come to post this message. To you all, the family, the friends, the acquaintances of this wonderful loving giving man we send our very deepest sympathies. There are no words of comfort that can reach us all except that God has a plan, a time, a way for us all. And even when we don't understand what it is, somewhere, sometime, it will become apparent. So let us all trust in the Lord and find comfort in Him especially now. God help and bless all who love Bill and may the perpetual light shine upon him.
James Buffington
June 6, 2005
Bill was a good man & friend ..he will be missed.
Tedd Wiliams
June 6, 2005
Shirley,
I am so sorry to hear about Bill. He was a sincere and great guy, and I was shocked to see this news this morning. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Teddy
Tanya Majoris Garrett
June 6, 2005
To the Adler Family,
I grew up with all of you and my heart goes out to your Family. Billy always had that smile on his face and that laugh. What a laugh. This is indeed a tragic story for him and his family especially after the death of his wife last year. My family sends our love and our prayers and may god bless his five girls that he left behind.
Sincerely,
Tanya Majoris Garrett and Family
Bobbi Singer Belback
June 6, 2005
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Bill. Also, just notified that Linda had passed on November 13, 2003. My prayers and thoughts are with your family at this sorrowful time.
Keith Mikesell
June 6, 2005
Shirley and family:
Sorry to read of the passing of your brother.
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