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Sunday, November 24, 2019

Funeral Home releases complete obituaries of husband and wife murdered in Clarksville

William J. “Bill” Larson:  Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother

William J. Larson, 67, of 8472 Courtney Hollow Road, Clarksville, passed away November 5, 2019 at home. Born on May 31, 1952, in the Bronx, New York, he was a son of Leslie W. and Rita A. Good Larson.  He was married to the former Lisa L. Williams who also passed away November 5, 2019. Bill was drafted to serve in the United States Army from 1972-1974 stationed in Korea during Vietnam War.  He received the National Defense Service Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors in nature, hunting, vintage cars, his pets, spending time with family, and a good card game.  He will be remembered as a person that was full of life that had a big presence and was guaranteed to make you laugh.
He leaves behind two sons, Jesse (Johanna) Larson of Cuba and William J. Larson, at home; three daughters, Lisa (Billy) Barker of Oklahoma, Brandi (Doug) Beck of     Kansas and Sarah Larson        of North Carolina; 11 Grandchildren; a sister; Lesley (Nicholas) Patrone of Hinsdale and Several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.  The family will receive friends for a time of sharing memories at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street Cuba, on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. A brief prayer service will be held at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. Al Batt officiating. Memorials may be made to the Clarksville Volunteer Fire Company or the SPCA serving Allegany County. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.

Lisa L. Larson:  Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister
Lisa L. Larson, 49, of 8472 Courtney Hollow Road, Clarksville, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2019 at home. Born on December 10, 1969, in Buffalo, she was a daughter of Richard and Helen Slater Williams.  She was married to William J. Larson who also passed away on November 5, 2019.  Lisa was a graduate of Cuba Central School. She will be remembered as an extremely hard-working person who loved spending time with her family, friends, and being outdoors.  She also enjoyed listening to music.  Lisa was currently employed by Cooper Industries in Olean. She leaves behind two sons, Jesse (Johanna) Larson of Cuba and William J. Larson, at home; three daughters, Lisa (Billy) Barker of Oklahoma, Brandi (Doug) Beck of Kansas and Sarah Larson of North Carolina; 11 Grandchildren; A Brother  Ronnie (Lorraine) Williams of the Southern United States; A Sister, Peggy (Robert) Gelz of Black Creek, Several Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
The family will receive friends for a time of sharing memories at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street Cuba, on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 1-4 P.M. A brief prayer service will be held at 4:00 P.M. with the Rev. Al Batt officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Clarksville Volunteer Fire Company or the SPCA serving Allegany County. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.