Dr. William M. Gallagher

1942 - 2022

Dr. William M. Gallagher, 80, of Valley View, loving husband, father and Pap-Pap, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of Sept. 17, due to complications from Alzheimer's.

William was born Feb. 22, 1942, in Hazleton, to the late Joseph and Jean Schaller Gallagher.

After graduating from West Hazleton High School in 1959, he served four years in the Air Force as a medic in London, England.

Upon returning to the United States, he attended Penn State University, graduating in 1968.

He went on to earn master's degrees from both Bloomsburg University and Lehigh University and a doctorate in education from Nova Southeastern University in 1996.

In the fall of 1966, he married Nancy E. Bachman in West Hazleton.

After beginning his career in education as the director of special education for the Schuylkill IU 29, he became the principal at Tri-Valley High School.

His final position was as the superintendent of schools for Saint Clair School District until retiring in 2007.

Bill was an avid Penn State football fan. He enjoyed golf, traveling, boating and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Paul and Joe.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Bill and wife, Beth, Solomons Island, Md.; son, Sean and wife, Becky, Cumberland, Md.; five grandchildren, Kiera, Brooklyn, N.Y., Allison, Solomons Island, Md., Riley, Finnigan and Sullivan, Cumberland, Md.; sisters, Louise, Mary Ellen and Katie; and brother, Mike.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, we are asking that you consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org, or your favorite charity. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.