KEATING SUMMIT, Pa.- Billy D. “Bill” Earle, 73, a lifelong
resident of the Austin area, passed away with his son by his side on Friday,
October 26, 2018, in UPMC Cole, Coudersport, after a short illness.
Born on August 26, 1945 in Westfield, N.Y., he was a son of
Richard E. and Geraldine Schruise Earle.
Bill attended Austin High School and later earned his
GED.
Bill held many positions throughout the years, including
being employed at Emporium Specialties in Austin, as a pipeliner, and lastly
retiring as a maintenance man at Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport.
He enjoyed hunting, trapping and fishing.
Surviving are a son, Victor F. “Vic” Earle of Austin; a
daughter, Karen L. Benson of Eldred; eight grandchildren; twelve
great-grandchildren; a great-grandson to be born in February; and many nieces
and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by a
brother, Richard Earle, Jr.
In keeping with Bill’s wishes, there will be no public
visitation. A celebration of Bill’s life
will be held at his son’s business, the Keating Summit Hotel in Keating Summit,
on Monday, November 5, 2018, starting at 5 p.m.
Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Austin, at the
convenience of the family.
Bill’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Bill,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.