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Willaim J. Steiner Sr.

March 5, 1945 — January 5, 2023

William J. Steiner, Sr., 77 years of age of North Lehigh Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at St. Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem surrounded by his family.

Born Monday, March 5, 1945 in Ashland, the son of the late William H., and Julia (Barry) Steiner.

Surviving are; his beloved wife of 39 years, Patricia A. "Patty" (Moyer) Steiner; son, William J. "Bill" Steiner II and his wife Jordan E.; daughters, Jennifer J. Babb wife of Byron, Heather Lynn Steiner; grandchildren, Jacob, and Isaac Marchetti who affectionately called him Pappy; sisters, Geraldine Rusin, Mary "Tillie" Koval.

A 1963 graduate of Mahanoy City High School, Bill worked for over 30 years as an electrician for The Hershey Company in Humbolt Industrial Park. A member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Bill was an avid Penn State Football fan. In his free time, He had a passion for seeing his Nittany Lions play in countless stadiums across the country. Bill loved to travel, especially to Southwest Florida with his brother-in-law, Robert Chapman Sr. He was a history buff and car enthusiast. Bill enjoyed taking his white 77’ corvette to local car shows with Patty. In his younger years, Bill was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Bill was most often associated with the watch on his wrist and the smile on his face. His contagious laugh and kind heart will be greatly missed by many.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A visitation will be held on Wednesday evening January 11, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family ask those attending to wear face masks as a precautionary measure due to the uptick in covid infections.

A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John XXIII R.C.C. Tamaqua Pennsylvania.

Private Interment will be in St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Bill’s name to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc

655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252

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