Obituary of William D. Stock

STOCK - William D. Sr., 81, Stock Road, Ebensburg, died July 11, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Sept. 4, 1925, in Ebensburg R.D., son of the late Harry and Edna (Hoover) Stock. Preceded in death by brother, Dean. Survived by wife, the former Alice Semelsberger, whom he married June 13, 1949, in Ebensburg; children, William Jr. (Gina), Ebensburg R.D.; and Constance "Connie" Bennett (John), Westmont; grandchildren, Carrie Stock-Lane (Michael), Kelly Stock, J. Brandon Barr and Erik Barr (fiance, Carrie Holland); stepgrandchildren, Eric Bennett and Christina Bennett-Fee (Brian); and brother, Lawrence Marlin (Donna), Akron, N.Y. World War II Army veteran where he was awarded the Meritorious Unit Award and the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandpap and great-grandpap. He enjoyed spending time at the family farm, especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Worked as a crane operator for Bethlehem Steel Car Shops, Johnstown, for 40 years and retired in 1983. Member of NRA, AARP, Cresson American Legion, U.S. Steelworkers Union, Local 2635, Civil Liberties Union and Holy Name Catholic Church, Ebensburg. At Bill's request there will be no viewing or visitation. Graveside memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Michael's Cemetery, Loretto. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Arrangements in charge of Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville.