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William Schwartz Obituary
WILLIAM P., suddenly on July 20, 2006. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Ryan), dear father of Linda Greene (Todd), Eileen McKnight (the late Frank), John Schwartz (Terry) and Anne Skerski (the late Gary); he is also survived by 12 grandchildren; his sister Madeline McFadden and his brothers John and Robert Schwartz. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing, Wed. eve 6 until 9 P.M. and Thurs. 8 A.M. until 9:30 A.M. THE REILLY FUNERAL HOME, 2632 E. Allegheny Ave. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Adalbert's Church. Interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, your donations to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Phila. PA 19111, would be appreciated by his family.
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John Schwartz
July 31, 2006
William P. Schwartz (Bill) of New Albany, Pa., left us suddenly on July 20, 2006. Anyone who ever met Bill will understand how we have lost a "one-of-kind" person and how he will be sorely missed. His was born and spent most of his life in Port Richmond, Philadelphia, but spent much of his last 20 years in Bradford County. He was a member of the Towanda Legion and VFW as well as the Towanda & Monroeton Gun Clubs. Although he was always busy with some project and continued to work at age 78, he cherished the times spent with his family and many friends the most.
Whether you knew him as Bill, Willie, Turk, Sarge or Slick, you knew him as a get-up-and-go, friendly guy who lived life to the fullest and went out with a bang. He will be best known for his good humor, his generous nature, his brutal honesty and his unusual way of saying things.
I'm not sure what he would say about his exit from this world, but be assured that he valued the time he spent with each and everyone one of you.
Steve Helvitson Sr.
July 28, 2006
To the Schwartz and Skerski Families, I did not know Bill but I did know Gary Skerski. I feel for Anne and the rest of the Family for their time of Lose.
Jamie Port Richmond,
July 27, 2006
To Mrs. Schwartz, Schwartz and Skerski Families; I don't know how much one family can take at a time. May God watch over all of you at this horrible time. Me and my childrens prayers are with all you and at this time.
Janet Schwartz
July 25, 2006
You are already sorely missed by us, Uncle Billy. You were a true character and our memories of you will always be happy ones. We were blessed to have this last Memorial Day with you. Our deepest sympathies are with the entire family.
All our love,
Janet, John & Johnny Schwartz
and Sarah Burgess
The Montanez & Moore family
July 25, 2006
We were so sorry to hear about your loss, the death of a parent is difficult to bear. Please let us know if there is anything we can do at this time.
SOPHIA J HALAS
July 25, 2006
WE WILL KEEP WILLIAM IN OUR PRAYERS. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR LOSS. SINCERELY,
SOPHIA & GEORGE
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