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William Weir Obituary

William F. Weir, O.D., age 95, passed away on June 8, 2014, in the Villages, Fla. A longtime resident of both Lady Lake, Fla., and White Haven, Pa., he is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marjorie; children, Bill Weir (San Jose) and Marilyn Striepeck (Nicholson); 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

"Doc" Weir was born in Ashland, Pa., graduated from Pa. College of Optometry in 1941, established his optometric practice in Bloomsburg, Pa., and later added offices in Hazleton and White Haven. He retired in 1990 and was a lifelong avid fisherman, barbershop quartet leader and singer, and member of many professional societies.

A memorial service will be held Aug. 17, 2014, at the Mt. Laurel Resort from 12-4 p.m. RSVP 570-942-2052.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lebanon Daily News on Jul. 20, 2014.

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