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William Reiss Obituary
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late William L. and Teresa D. Sereta Reiss. A 1975 graduate of GAR High School, he was an Army veteran, serving as a motor pool specialist in Germany. Bill was the owner operator of Bill's Repair Garage in Wilkes-Barre Township, where he was a motorcycle and automotive mechanic. He attended Elk Dale Baptist Church, West Clifford and was a member of the Scranton Nativity Social Club and the Ashley American Legion. Bill was an avid motorcyclist who enjoyed riding his Harley throughout the area.
He is survived by three sisters, Nancy Reiss, Pensacola, Fla.; Michele Polifko and husband, Andy, Wilkes-Barre; Donna Everett and husband, William, Wilkes-Barre; two brothers, Stanley Reiss, Kingston; Paul Reiss, Wilkes-Barre; five step-children, James Smith, Robert Smith Jr., Rebekah Stiltenpole, Daniel Smith, David Smith; three step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Friday at Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, West Scranton, by the Rev. Frank Bissol, pastor of Elk Dale Baptist Church of West Clifford. Memorials can be made to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Interment was in Bear Brook Cemetery, Madison Township. Condolences can be left on the funeral home website.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Reiss
Ed Driving Hawk Jr
July 11, 2015
Only found out today, you were a good friend and even a better person. I enjoyed having a few cold ones with you and will have one tonight with you on my mind.
Enjoy the Ride
Brian Donahue
July 5, 2015
Great friend for many years, just found out today....very sad.
Kayla H
June 25, 2015
Uncle Bill I miss you! Pop isn't the same with you gone.
Cathy Wren
June 24, 2015
Sorry for your loss I was Close to him a far relative his cousin through Dorothy my mom was Dolores Kreitzer so sad heart broken he will be missed n never forgotten
Aaron Newhart
June 23, 2015
You will be missed. Rest in peace my friend. My prayers are with you Sally and your family. Rock and Roll my friend.
Betty, Sue & Jess Baranousky
June 23, 2015
Sweet Butchy, We love you and miss you. Like you always said, we are "FAMILY!" Ride safe dear friend ok....ko
Betty, Sue, & Jess Baranousky
June 23, 2015
And when my time on earth is up and it's time for me to take that ride in the sky, just give me a chance to tell everyone I love them and don't forget me when I die. Lord, Thank You for letting me be a biker and doing what I loved the best, for the many miles I traveled, places i got to go and see before I finally came to rest. - Dean Downey
Sweet Butchy, we love you and miss you. Like you always said, we are "FAMILY". Ride safe ok..ko R.I.P.
Mickey Haslin
June 23, 2015
Bill you will be sadly missed and we love you may you rest in peace
From Mickey Haslin and sue
tracy Graham-PEZNOWSKI
June 22, 2015
Sally, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Bill was a very big part of our life many years ago. My siblings and i will forever miss and love Bill like a dad. God bless you.
Steph, Kim, Mary Jo, & Steve Kubasti
June 22, 2015
Billy was a great guy. He will be missed. Our prayers are with his wife and family through this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
john goy
June 22, 2015
Rest in Peace our good friend you will be sadly missed
June 22, 2015
To The Family of Bill,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Bill was a very good man. Our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
James R. Reh Sr. and his whole family,
May god bless you Bill
Elizabeth Collotty
June 22, 2015
my thoughts and prayers go out to Billy's family, he will be greatly missed.
Rebekah Stiltenpole
June 22, 2015
In pain no more, let God's love hug you in peace forever.
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