William Elder Obituary
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Raymond Longacre
March 3, 2024
My sophomore year roommate at Mansfield State. Very good roommate. First floor Maple B dorm.
Charlie Brennan
January 23, 2024
Thinking of my good friend and wish you were among us Bill.Will always remember your friendship and sense of humor and the honor of being in Your and Liz wedding and our time at mansfield u and doing my internship at St Mike.God Bless and miss you and the same with Liz and Your sons.
Charles Brennan
January 23, 2022
Still think of you often my good friend and will always remember telling howard turner stories,joking and laughing.When saying daily prayers you and our other friends at mansfield Bernie,Jeff S are always remember.If Liz would read this feel free to contact me.God Bless,Charlie
Charles Brennan
January 23, 2021
I still think of my good friend often attending Mansfield State College,doing a college internship and starying with Bill in Scranton and continuing our friendship which also included his wife Liz.I often think of your often Bill and will always hold onto the special memories of our friendship.God Bless.
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mike camma
March 13, 2020
I heard about Bill dying before 3/13/2020 but didn't check this site til 3/13. I worked with him some 20 years at Delaware county welfare office and he was all right and to die so young is not right. May his family be comforted.
Bob Bryce
February 24, 2018
Mary and family. I just learned of Bill's passing a few days ago. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Bill was a good guy. I'm pleased to have known him and always enjoyed being in his company. I hope everyone is doing well.
Jon Ford
February 11, 2017
To Mary and family,I want to express my sincere regrets ....Bill was a devoted husband and my good friend..He was my outstanding Bocce partner,the best in the Mill..I will miss the times when after we would practice we would sit in one the chairs enjoy a cold drink and chat about everything....He was an asset to the community of Brighton Village and to his church...Anytime a job needed to be done Bill was there to help..We are still in a state of shock that he was taken from us too soon...Life is so fragile...Jon Ford
Courtney
February 7, 2017
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to your family. For your loss, there are no words that can ease the pain of loosing someone you love. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:5.
Charlie Brennan
February 5, 2017
Sad to hear of one of passing of my close friend from my days at Mansfield state college.Bill was a genuine good guy and friend and after graduation was honored to be able to keep in touch and being in Your wedding and sharing phone calls over the years.My thoughts and prayes are with Bills family and rest assured he is in heaven watching over all of you.God Bless.
Madeleine Linsk
February 4, 2017
Uncle Billy was a truly special guy with a huge heart, he will be so dearly missed. I am sending all my love, compassion and support to the family, may he rest in paradise
Will Crotti
February 3, 2017
Thoughts are with you. Remembering good times at the Phillies games.
Jon Ford
February 3, 2017
Mary and Family,
I want to express my sincere regret about Bill's sudden passing. He a devoted husband, a good friend, and an outstanding bocce partner. We won 4 consecutive bocce championships. He was always willing to help in any capacity. He changed light bulbs for the village he lived in, put up Christmas decorations, and helped his neighbors in many ways. He also was a volunteer at his church and put in many hours in a variety of duties.
He will be terribly missed by all who knew him.
Jon Ford
February 2, 2017
Maggie, Jared & Nolan Willoughby
February 2, 2017
Uncle Bill will surely be missed....Keeping you all in our hearts and minds during this difficult time-
Anne and Bill Crotti
February 2, 2017
We are shocked and saddened by your loss. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With love, Anne and Bill
Donald Switzer
February 1, 2017
Sending sympathy to the family
Jeff Bevan
February 1, 2017
Bill was a great man. I had the honor of working with him in Brighton Village during most holiday seasons. We would talk about all aspects of life. He had a particular love and devotion to his wife, family, and church. I was saddened by the news of his passing, but feel comforted that God received a wonderful soul. Rest in peace my friend.
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