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William Bronson Obituary

William "Bill" S. Bronson, Sr., 92, of Fountain Hill died Thursday, May 8, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital, Fountain Hill. He was the husband of the late Mary Constance "Connie" (McHale) Bronson with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage before her death in 2022. Born in New Jersey, he was the son of the late Marshall Bronson and the late Ruth (Lamberton) Bronson Cole and the step son of the late Carl Cole. After graduation from Waymart High School in 1950, Bill enlisted in the Air Force where he was stationed in Oklahoma and England during the Korean War. Bill was a mail carrier and clerk for the United States Postal Service for over 30 years having worked in Bala Cynwyd, King of Prussia and Lehighton before retiring. He was a member of St. Ursula Catholic Church, Fountain Hill and was a member of the Golden Hillers. Bill loved his retirement. He enjoyed watching western and sports, especially Gunsmoke and his beloved Eagles. He also enjoyed fishing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors: Children, William "Bill" S. Bronson, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Bethlehem, Jacqueline Lanning of Catasauqua, Debbie Bronson of Hellertown, Matt Bronson of Emmaus; sister-in-law, H. Jacqueline McHale of Fountain Hill; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Service: Funeral Mass 10:00AM Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at St. Ursula Catholic Church, 1300 Broadway, Fountain Hill. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:00AM to 10:00AM Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by the Cantelmi Funeral Home, Fountain Hill. Please record a memory at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com. Contributions: Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, https://www.dav.org. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on May 12, 2025.

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Dave and Sheila Meara

May 13, 2025

Billy, Lynn, Debbie, and Matt and families - We loved your dad and we're so blessed to have shared in his joy and smiles as often as we did through the years. We're sending our prayers and heartfelt sympathy but we also find peace in knowing he's with your mom and with his buddy, Phil, too. We love you all! Dave and Sheila

Grateful

May 11, 2025

William,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Robert J. Miklas, USN.

May 11, 2025

William, you are now relieved from your post. You have made your final flight into the wild blue yonder´s. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Have a smooth flight airman.

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1300 Broadway, Fountain Hill, PA 18015

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