Former Bradford Township Police Chief
Bill Neatrour Passes Away at Age 83

William F. Neatrour Sr., 83, formerly of 460 Interstate Parkway, passed away, Tuesday, July 30, 2013, surrounded by his loving family, in the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born November 9, 192,9 in Apollo, he was a son of the late Victor and Beatrice (Saxon) Neatrour.

On April 17, 1948, in Apollo he married Harriet J. (Burns) Neatrour, who died on August 21, 2012.

Mr. Neatrour attended Apollo Schools. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 11, 1947 served with the 18th Air Police Squad APO 74. He was station in the Philippines and was honorably discharged on February 1, 1950. He moved to Bradford and worked at the Northeast Container, and Dresser Manufacturing. He was Chief of Police for Bradford Township for ten years and later worked for the McKean County Sheriff's Department for 20 years.

He attended First United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Police Chief's Association, Seneca Law Enforcement Agency, Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department, and served as Chief for many years.

Surviving are two daughters, Sandra (Bob) Nielsen, of Lewis Run and Debra (Joe) Piganelli, of Bradford, seven grandchildren, Bob Nielsen, Lisa Laird, Cyle Piganelli, Tayln Piganelli, Jeff Neatrour, Lori Aponte, and Scott Neatrour, five great grandchildren, Danielle Neatrour, Andy Neatrour, Max Nielsen, Andrew Laird, and Katie Nielsen, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son William F. Neatrour Jr., one granddaughter Jaki Neatrour, and two brothers, Victor Neatrour and Marlin Neatrour, and one sister Leoma Healy.

Family will be receiving friends on Thursday August 1, 2013 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Ave., where funeral and committal services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, with Rev. Rob Klouw, co-pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Apollo.

Memorial contributions if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA, PO Box 113, Bradford, PA 16701, or the Bradford Ecumenical Home.

On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

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