William J. "Bill" Stephenson III

1944 - 2022

Mr. William John "Bill" Stephenson III, 78, a Juno Beach, Florida resident, passed away peacefully on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, with loved ones by his side.

Bill, formerly of Largo, Florida, and Pottsville, was born May 5, 1944, in Tamaqua.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife and best friend of 50 years, Donna M. Stephenson, in 2020; his mother, Eva Stephenson, in 2002; his father, William J. Stephenson Jr., in 1994.

He is survived by his sons, William J. Stephenson IV and wife, Suzanne, Michael A. Stephenson and wife, Loretta; four grandchildren, Sydney, William V, Ava and Hayden; three sisters, Judy Tarris and husband, Bob, Darlene Geffert and husband, John, and Sharon Steranko.

Bill graduated from Pottsville Area High School and served in the Air Force as a Communications Center specialist, stationed in Taipei, Taiwan, and at Bergstrom AFB, Texas.

Upon discharge in 1967, he studied air conditioning and refrigeration at the Philadelphia Wireless Technical Institute. He spent most of his career working as a building superintendent, managing physical operations for hospitals, hotels and stadiums in the Philadelphia and Tampa Bay areas.

Bill was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) for over 50 years. Bill loved his country and was a true patriot. More than anything, he loved his family and would always be there for them any day, any time.

Interment services will be held at the family's convenience in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.