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William McClellan Obituary
He was born December 10, 1934 in Akron, Ohio, to the late Olive and Harry McClellan. Bill graduated from Buchtel High School in June of 1953, and then attended the University of Akron. He worked for the Hoover Company, Goodyear and retired from Bridgestone-Firestone after thirty-seven years of service.
Bill was married to MaryAnn McClellan (Hamas) for fifty-three years. They had two sons, William Dean McClellan, who preceded him in death in 1999, and David Scott McClellan, and grandchildren Shannon and Ryan Pavlic.
A celebration of Bill's life will take place on Saturday, May 18th at 11:30 a.m. at Unity Chapel of Light, 503 Northwest Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278 (330) 928-2108. In keeping with Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place and he will be interred in his family's plot at Canal Fulton Cemetery. Condolences and special memories may be shared online at www.heritagecremation.com.
Heritage Cremation Society,
330-564-1213
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PAMELA POLITZ-RENO
May 19, 2013
Dear MaryAnn,
I have such fond memories of you and Bill from "Camelot", back in our Goodyear Theatre days. The kindness that both of you always gave to others will forever stay in my heart. I know that Bill is now healthy, happy, and will always be with you. I am sending you my love and prayers.
Pamela Politz-Reno
May 15, 2013
We will miss BIG BILL. He was a good man and a good friend. He's in GOD'S hands now and what a better place to be.
Ralph and Julia Baughman
Becky Woodruff
May 15, 2013
Mary Ann and family,
We were saddend to read of your loss, though we know Bill's spirit will live on forever. He was a gentle caring man and a joy to know.
Becky and Paul Woodruff
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