William B. Havlichek

1946 - 2018

William B. Havlichek, 71, DuBois, formerly of Fairmont, W.Va., passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 2, 1946, in Fairmont, W.Va. He was the son of the late John and Betty (Maple) Havlichek. He was married to Carolyn (Hopson) Havlichek who preceded him in death in 1999. In 2005 he married Edna (Brady) (Tyger) Havlichek who survives in DuBois.
After graduating high school, William went to Fairmont State College in West Virginia and then Durham Technical School in Durham, N.C. William was a master pattern and master model maker for Owens-Illinois.
He had loved basketball and officiating games for many years in West Virginia and North Carolina. He was a member of the Sandy Hose Club, VFW and the Falls Creek Eagles. He enjoyed fishing and golfing and loved spending time with his family & friends.
William attended the Salem United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, William is also survived by two sons, John Michael (Brenda) Havlichek and William Brian Havlichek, both of DuBois; three step-children, Timothy (Tracy) Tyger of Punxsutawney, Tonya (Eugene) Wood of Punxsutawney and Robert (Nancy) Tyger of Rockton; a sister, Mary Ellen Haines of Covington, Va.; a brother, Harvey (Debbie) Havlichek of Colfax, W.Va.; seven step-grandchildren: Cassidy Leiberton, Nathan Kirkwood and Joseph Liegey of DuBois, Jacob Tyger, Joshua Tyger and Shauna Wood of Punxsutawney, and Lindsey Tyger of DuBois; and one step-great-granddaughter, Aubree Tyger of DuBois.
Friends will be received on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Salem United Methodist Church. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Richard Howe officiating.
In lieu of flowers family suggests donations to Salem United Methodist Church, 2044 Carson Hill Road, DuBois, PA 15801.
Online condolences can be made at www.nedzafamilyfuneralhomes.com.