William "Bill" H. Hudspith, 84,of Bradford, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 25, 2019, at the Bradford Manor, with his loving wife beside him.
Born on May 27, 1934 in Charleroi, a son of the late William Hudspith and Marie (Clement) Hudspith Baker.
Bill married his loving wife Sandra D. (Everly) Hudspith on February 22, 1994 in Manassas, VA, who survives. They have lived in many places and made wonderful friends throughout the years.
He was a 1952 graduate of Charleroi High School and attended El Camino College in California when he returned from Korea.
Bill enjoyed fishing and hunting, playing euchre, watching sports, especially the Steelers, and spending every minute that he could with his family and friends. He was a people person, loved by everyone. His greatest joy was his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He served in the United States Marine Corps for many years, was a Life member of the VFW 6771, American Legion Post 0574 in Mt. Jewett, The Marine Corps League, and MonValley Leathernecks.
After serving in the Marine Corps, he later served as a Pennsylvania State Fire Marshall in Warren for over ten years.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy, two daughters, Debra (John) Blozik, of Thorsby, AL, Cheryl (Stephen) Stache, of Exeter Township, his former wife, Shirley Hudspith, four grandchildren, Dr. Thomas (Devin) Stasicha, of Katy, TX, Jeffrey Stasicha, of North Charleroi, Dr. Steven (Daniella) Stache II, of Wynnewood, Dr. Cassandra (Robert) Rajczy, of Conshohocken, seven great -grandchildren, four stepchildren, Cheri Campbell, of Lorain, OH, Mark (Beth) Campbell, of Walkertown, NC, Christine (William) Parslow, of Bradford, and Brian Berlin, of Bradford, four step grandchildren, five step great grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and one son Albert Hudspith.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11 AM at the Mount Jewett American Legion Post 0574, with Rev. Matthew McDonald and Pastor Rick Price officiating and military honors conducted by the American Legion Post 0574.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McKean County SPCA or charity of donor's choice.
Online condolences can be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com