William J. Winters, 87, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born December 19, 1929 in Brookville, he was a son of the late John and Ethel (Burkett) Winters.
On July 6, 1957, at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in DuBois, he married Helen R. (Gardiner) Winters, who survives.
Bill was a 1947 graduate of Brookville High School. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy on November 19, 1947 and was honorably discharged November 19, 1951.
He attended The Pennsylvania State University and received a degree in electrical engineering. He was employed at AirCo Speer in DuBois then for AirCo Speer in Bradford. He retired from Kendall-Witco Corp.
Mr. Winters was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. He was an avid bowler and golfer and loved the Pittsburgh Pirates. He enjoyed gardening and growing tomatoes. He also volunteered his time with Gideon Bible International.
In addition to his wife Helen of 60 years, he is survived one daughter, Martha Jean (Robert) Maholic, of Belefonte; one son, Rev. Andrew (Cynthia) Winters, of Zanesville, OH; seven grandchildren, Kristin Maholic, Jonathan Maholic, Becky Maholic, Abby Maholic, David Winters, Brianna Camp and Kasie Winters and two brothers, Robert (Nancy) Winters, of Warren, and Walter (Nancy) Winters, of Corsica.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Paul "Gene" Winters.
Friends are invited to call from 2-3 PM, Saturday, October 28, 2017 in the First Church of the Nazarene, where funeral services will be held at 3 PM, with Pastor Josh Haney officiating. Following the service Miliary Honors will be accorded at the church. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery in DuBois. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Gideon Bible International, PO Box 97251, Washington, DC, 20090-7251
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com