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William Devlin Obituary
Born on June 16, 1954, he was the son of the late Dr. Albert Edward Devlin and Mary Elizabeth (McGovern) Devlin.
Mac was a 1972 graduate of Brockway Area High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Penn State University. He was employed over the years by Brockway Glass in Brockway, Zippo in Bradford, and Erie Beer Company in Erie, PA. He retired in 2018 and returned to live in his hometown of Brockway.
He was a member of the Brockway Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Lodge. Mac had a strong interest in history and was widely regarded as the family historian, known for his exceptional memory and detailed recollections of family and community events.
He is survived by one sister, Elizabeth "Bitsey" A. (Dr. Gerald) Robertson of State College, PA; and two brothers, Jeffery D. (Karyn) Devlin of Ridgefield, CT, and Dr. James E. (Diane) Devlin of Brockway, PA. He is also survived by two nieces, one nephew, two great-nieces, and three great-nephews.
In accordance with Mac's wishes, there will be no public visitation. A small, private service will be held for the family at a later date, with Rev. Jeffrey Potter officiating. He will be laid to rest at Morningside Cemetery in DuBois, PA.
Memorials may be made to Brockway Presbyterian Church, 817 Main Street, Brockway, PA, 15824. The Shugarts Funeral Home Inc. of Brockway is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at csfhinc.com.
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Ray Brenna
July 14, 2025
I remember you working with me at S T Bank... May your soul rest in peace my friend
Tom and Lois Murray
July 12, 2025
Condolences to the family.
Dori
July 11, 2025
RIP Mac. I so wish I had known you were right here. Just an old classmate from a very long time ago.
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