William Morris O'Marah

William Morris O'Marah obituary

William Morris O'Marah

William O'Marah Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frary Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Ogdensburg on Sep. 25, 2025.
A memorial service for William Morris O'Marah, 75, of Zionsville, PA and formerly of Ogdensburg will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12 p.m. at Frary Funeral Home with Deacon Mark Lalonde officiating. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Mr. O'Marah passed away Sept. 21, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital in Cedar Crest, PA.

Arrangements are under the direction of Frary Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ogdensburg.

Born in Ogdensburg, NY, he was the son of the late William and Virginia (Bean) O'Marah. Bill honorably served his country in the Air Force during Vietnam. He was a maintenance worker for ACCO Brands for many years before retiring. Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing on the St. Lawrence, but sports were his life. He was a fan of the Buffalo Bills, NY Mets, and Syracuse. He was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church, Ogdensburg, NY.

Bill is survived by his daughters, Jennifer A. wife of Rob Wilfinger and Danielle wife of Christopher Cooke; granddaughters, Ashley Cooke, Jessica Ryan, and Kursten Cooke; brother, Mike O'Marah and wife Martha.

He was predeceased by his son, Kevin O'Marah in 2023.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Rd., Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Online condolences may be made at www.FraryFuneralHome.com.

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