Aderhold, William E.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 22:30

William E. Aderhold, 81, formerly of 1122 Washington Blvd. Williamsport passed away peacefully at Sycamore Manor on Wednesday June 22, 2011.

Bill was born in Williamsport on December 22, 1929 a son of Truman and Florence (Harman) Aderhold.

He was a graduate of Williamsport High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Bill served as a firefighter for the city of Williamsport from 1963 until 1983 and was a member of Williamsport Firefighters local 736. In addition to being a firefighter he also was a talented carpenter.

Bill was an avid fan of Penn State football, the Philadelphia Eagles and all Williamsport Millionaire sports.

He was a wonderful father and grandfather and was known to always have a smile for everyone he met.

Bill’s wife of 51 years, the former Martha C. Pena died January 25, 2006.

Surviving are a daughter Carol A. Sholder of South Williamsport, four sons, William (Kay) Aderhold of Jersey Shore, David T. Aderhold of Williamsport, Ronald S. Aderhold of Florida, Wayne F. Aderhold of Harrisburg, seven grandchildren, Chris Sholder, Carrie Aderhold, William Aderhold, Jr., Erica Savini, David T. Aderhold, Jr., Ezekiel Aderhold, Dravon Aderhold four great grandchildren Zhane Hamilton, Isabella Sholder, Maria Savini and Dominick Savini, three brothers Jarvis of Cogan Station, Thomas of Moosic, Wayne of Hughesville, three sisters Pauline West of Michigan, Ruth Aderhold of Montoursville and Shirley Sechrist of Williamsport, a special sister-in-law Maria Heim and special brother-in-law Leo Pena .

A grandson Shane Sholder and six sisters preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Crouse Funeral Home, 133 East Third St., Williamsport with Pastor Stephen Cutter officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Burial will be in Stotlz Cemetery, Hepburn Twp.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Williamsport Firefighters local 736, 440 Walnut St., Williamsport, PA 17701 for distribution to there charitable causes.

www.crousefuneralhome.com

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