William "Billy" O'Hara

William "Billy" O'Hara obituary, Owego, NY

William "Billy" O'Hara

William O'Hara Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home - Owego on Jun. 18, 2024.

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William A. "Billy" O'Hara, 70, of Apalachin, NY, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. Billy was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and William O'Hara; two brothers, Andrew O'Hara, Kevin O'Hara; sister, Sherry Wicklund. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Raquel O'Hara; grandson, Angel O'Hara; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sandra and Robert Watts, Sharon and Charles Yaple; brother-in-law, John Wicklund; nieces and nephews, Jason O'Hara, Jeremy (Karen) O'Hara, Matthew (Bridget) Yaple, Jessica (Andrew) Hodel, Chad O'Hara, Kyle (Kristina) Wicklund, Kristie (Phil) McBride, David (Kristen) Watts; several great nieces and great nephews; mother-of-his-son, Debbie Smith; many cousins and dear friends. Billy graduated from Owego Free Academy and worked as a steel worker for Patronis Steel in Fort Walton Beach, FL. He was a member of Haven of Rest Ministries and Sword & The Spirit Christian Fellowship. Billy had a passion for serving others and was very devoted to his family and friends. The family will receive friends Friday, June 21, 2023 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. with funeral services immediately following at 11:00 a.m. at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Owego, NY. Burial will follow in the Tioga Cemetery, Owego, NY. Memorial contributions may be made in William A. O'Hara's memory to Haven of Rest Ministries, 86 Southside Dr., Owego, NY or Tioga County Rural Ministry, 143 North Avenue, Owego, NY 13827. Condolences may be made to Billy's family at www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com.

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Mark Lisak

June 21, 2024

very sorry for the passing of Bill

Teresa Cluff

June 18, 2024

Bill was such a nice guy. He always had a smile and was willing to help anyone in need. I am sending sincere condolences to all the family. He will be missed.

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