William Farrell, age 85, of Saegertown, passed away Friday morning, January 3, 2025, at Crawford County Care Center.
He was born in Washington, DC, December 14, 1939, a son of Joseph and Mary (Payne) Farrell. Bill had been married to the former Diane Shimp; she preceded him in death. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 until 1961. Bill was employed as an electrician for the District of Columbia, an electrician at Spectrum Control, and retired from Meadville Forging Co. He was a member of Saegertown United Methodist Church.
He is survived by six children, Loraine “Lorie” Farrell and her husband Doug of Rimersburg, PA, Lisa Collins and her husband Jim of Centerville, MD, Lynette Passilla and her husband Tony of Saegertown, William H. Farrell and his wife Nora of San Antonio, TX, Michael L. Farrell and his wife Alexandra of Bradenton, FL, and Katherine Garcia of Jacksonville, FL; two sisters, Mary Arnold and Sheila Maddox both of Hague, VA; 14 grandchildren, Justin, Amber, Jared, Adam, David, Dustin, Abigail, Ava, Victoria, Alexandra, Brandon, Emily, Jameson, and Olivia; seven great-grandchildren, Gwendolyn, Penelope, Olive, Madison, Ceyson, Leighlyn, and Lydia; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Leanne Marie Farrell, son-in-law Andy Garcia, a brother Joseph Farrell, a sister Patricia (Patsy) McNeese, and a grandson Mathew Paul Grube.
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, 1-8-25, at 2:00 PM in ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE, with Rev. Jane Ellen Nickell, retired Allegheny College Chaplain, officiating. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home Wednesday, 1-8-25, from 12:00 PM until the time of service.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens where Meadville VFW Post #2006 will render military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to Saegertown United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 689, Saegertown, PA 16433.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rosefh.com.
He was born in Washington, DC, December 14, 1939, a son of Joseph and Mary (Payne) Farrell. Bill had been married to the former Diane Shimp; she preceded him in death. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 until 1961. Bill was employed as an electrician for the District of Columbia, an electrician at Spectrum Control, and retired from Meadville Forging Co. He was a member of Saegertown United Methodist Church.
He is survived by six children, Loraine “Lorie” Farrell and her husband Doug of Rimersburg, PA, Lisa Collins and her husband Jim of Centerville, MD, Lynette Passilla and her husband Tony of Saegertown, William H. Farrell and his wife Nora of San Antonio, TX, Michael L. Farrell and his wife Alexandra of Bradenton, FL, and Katherine Garcia of Jacksonville, FL; two sisters, Mary Arnold and Sheila Maddox both of Hague, VA; 14 grandchildren, Justin, Amber, Jared, Adam, David, Dustin, Abigail, Ava, Victoria, Alexandra, Brandon, Emily, Jameson, and Olivia; seven great-grandchildren, Gwendolyn, Penelope, Olive, Madison, Ceyson, Leighlyn, and Lydia; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Leanne Marie Farrell, son-in-law Andy Garcia, a brother Joseph Farrell, a sister Patricia (Patsy) McNeese, and a grandson Mathew Paul Grube.
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, 1-8-25, at 2:00 PM in ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE, with Rev. Jane Ellen Nickell, retired Allegheny College Chaplain, officiating. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home Wednesday, 1-8-25, from 12:00 PM until the time of service.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens where Meadville VFW Post #2006 will render military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to Saegertown United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 689, Saegertown, PA 16433.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rosefh.com.
