STAFFORD WILLIAM J. Age 72, of Cranberry Township, passed away on October 18, 2014, in the comfort of his home. Born on January 27, 1942, in Gallitzin, PA, he was the son of the late Paul and Ada (Glass) Stafford. Bill proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. He was a dedicated Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan and a member of the Reynolds V.F.W. Post 7599. In his free time he loved to golf and enjoyed completing Sudoku puzzles and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Bill will be remembered as a beloved husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 51 years, Cathy (Ost) Stafford, whom he married on February 15, 1963; his son, William J. Stafford, Jr. and his wife, Sandra, of Cranberry Township; his two daughters, Jennifer L. Stafford and her companion, Paul Metzger, of Zelienople and Julie M. Young and her husband, Bob, of Cranberry Township; his six grandchildren, Janelle, Erika and Nathan Stafford and Lauryn, Lily and Leah Young; his sister, Donna Conn of Alabama; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jones; and his brother, Dan Stafford. The Stafford family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GLENN-KILDOO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 130 Wisconsin Avenue, Cranberry Township. A funeral ceremony will be held in Bill's honor at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at the funeral home with Rev. Derek Marotta, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the Stafford family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Bill's honor to the Cranberry Township EMS, 20727 Rte. 19, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Bill's family at: www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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