William L. Herzog

William L. "Bill" Herzog, 90, formerly of 20 Chris Drive, Bradford, passed away, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born November 27, 1928 in Ridgway, he was a son of the late Walter and Kathryn (Bevier) Herzog. He was a 1946 graduate of Ridgway High School.

On September 23, 1949 in Johnsonburg, he married Marlene (Wilhelm) Herzog, who died January 27, 2007.

On September 3, 1950 he enlisted in the United States Army. He served with the 484th Engineer Construction Battalion and was honorably discharged on January 26, 1952.

He began his employment in 1950 at the Old Time Bakery in Ridgway, later Firch Bakery in Bradford and retired from Stroehman Bakery as a route driver in 1988. 

First United Methodist Church in Bradford, and the Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department. 

Surviving are two daughters, Barb (Jim) Digel, of Cyclone, Ginny Wilcox, of Duke Center, one son, William (Sandra) Herzog, of Manheim, one sister, Barbara Grabofski, of Elizabeth, six grandchildren, Christine Park, Scott Digel, Amy Rieg, Craig Digel, Corey Wilcox, and Gregory Herzog, 11 great grandchildren,one great-great granddaughter and three nieces and one nephews.

Family will receive friends on Thursday June 27, 2019, from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm and again on Friday from 10 am to 11 am in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., where funeral and committal services will be held at 11:00 AM with Rev. Seth McClymonds, Jr., pastor of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to the McKean County SPCA PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701 or Bradford Public Library. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com 

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Our prayers of comfort and peace Barb, Bill & Ginny. Great memories of your Dad, your mom and growing up with you all in the acres. Your Dad was a great role model for all who knew him!
— Greg Knowlton

So sorry to hear of your Dads passing!!! I have lots of fond memories of him while he was a Resident at Lakeview!!! And the visits to Chapel Ridge. Where I would tell him that I was only staying a half hour and it ended up being that I walked him down to dinner. We would just talk and talk!!! My prayers to you all during this time of loss. He will be greatly missed!!!
— Barb Skinner

So sorry for your loss of your Dad Ginny!! Our condolences for you and your family.
— Cheryl Lapallo

Barb, so sorry for your loss.
— Donnie Kelley

I’m very sorry to hear of “Grampa Bill’s” passing. I always enjoyed our visits when he would pick up Mackenzie, Corrine & Colby from daycare! He was such a nice man!
— Barb Dixon

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and Prayers.
— Pat & Randy Eschrich

Condolences

  • Our prayers of comfort and peace Barb, Bill & Ginny. Great memories of your Dad, your mom and growing up with you all in the acres. Your Dad was a great role model for all who knew him!

    — Greg Knowlton
  • So sorry to hear of your Dads passing!!! I have lots of fond memories of him while he was a Resident at Lakeview!!! And the visits to Chapel Ridge. Where I would tell him that I was only staying a half hour and it ended up being that I walked him down to dinner. We would just talk and talk!!! My prayers to you all during this time of loss. He will be greatly missed!!!

    — Barb Skinner
  • So sorry for your loss of your Dad Ginny!! Our condolences for you and your family.

    — Cheryl Lapallo
  • Barb, so sorry for your loss.

    — Donnie Kelley
  • I’m very sorry to hear of “Grampa Bill’s” passing. I always enjoyed our visits when he would pick up Mackenzie, Corrine & Colby from daycare! He was such a nice man!

    — Barb Dixon