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William Jackson Obituary
Born in Grove City on June 10, 1934, he was the son of the late J.Y. and Mary North Jackson.
Bill graduated from Plum High School, Westminster College, Pa., and Pittsburgh and Princeton Theological seminaries. He served as an assistant minister at Abington Presbyterian Church in Abington, Pa., interim college chaplain at Westminster College, senior minister at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Boardman, Ohio, Christ United Presbyterian Church in Canton, Ohio and First Presbyterian Church in Flint, Mich.
He served as interim pastor at Shadyside Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Church of Sewickley, Cranberry Community Presbyterian Church, Highland Presbyterian Church of Lancaster, Pa., Mars United Presbyterian Church, the Hill United Presbyterian Church, Glade Run Presbyterian Church and filled pulpits in several area churches as needed. He served as the director of the Chautauqua Institution Department of Religion from the summer of 1984 to 1989 and sang in the Chautauqua Choir for several years before his death.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Vail Watson Jackson, whom he married May 20, 1961; his daughter, Anne Sleggs (Mark); his son, Jim Jackson (Stephanie); and his grandchildren, Daniel Jackson (Meghan), Sam Jackson, Sarah Jackson, Elizabeth Marshaus and Mary Vail Marshaus. He was the great-grandfather of Lainy Rose Jackson; brother of Charles G. Jackson; and uncle to and four nephews and three nieces.
JACKSON - A memorial service for Rev. Dr. William North Jackson, who died Wednesday morning, Jan. 14, 2026, will be held at Westminster College in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, in memory of Bill and in honor of his grandchildren, donations may be made to Westminster College, Grove City College or to the Chautauqua Institution-Wm. N. Jackson Endowment Fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars.
Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.
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for William Jackson
Debra Kissinger Brantner
January 31, 2026
Dear Vail and family, I am so sorry to hear of Reverend Bill's passing, he was a true man of God. I remember both you and Bill teaching our communicant's class at Abington Presbyterian Church and guiding our class with a gentle but firm belief towards deep faith and reverence for our God. I was just thinking of him last night and wondering how he was doing. Now I know, he is resting in God's arms.
Heather Turner
January 28, 2026
To the Jackson family,
So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He was the minister at Abington Presbyterian Church in PA, which was the same church that my dad's sister and the family were members. It was such a joy to reconnect with him and to share stories. He was a true man of God who could give a great sermon. Peace be to his memory. Pray God's many blessing to you and your family.
Debbie Ann Douglass-Roth
January 18, 2026
We were sorry to read this information in our church communications. Rev Jackson married my husband and I in Canton, OH Christ Presbyterian Church in 1982. He was such a wonderful minister of God's word. Peace and Blessings to his family<3
Andy and Debbie Douglass Roth
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Thomas A. Groth
January 18, 2026
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Rev. Bill. Many memories from the Boardman Band days. Thinking of the Jackson Family in my prayers.
Roger and Verna Barrett
January 17, 2026
Vail and family, We are saddened to hear of your loss of Bill. He touched us at both Christ Church and Chautauqua and we value those memories. We pray God´s presence with you now. Roger and. Verna
DIANNE DIANA
January 17, 2026
Dear Vail and family,
I am very sorry to hear about Bill. I have so many wonderful memories when Bill was the minister at Christ Church in Canton. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Stuart
January 16, 2026
Dear Vail and Family, Very sorry to hear of Bills' passing. I have so many memories when Bill was pastor at Westminster in Boardman. My love to you Vail and your family.
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