Obituary Daryl Williams

Decorated 'Santa House' for many years

Daryl R. Williams, 90, of 440 Congress Street, formerly of Rockland Ave., passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at The Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

A lifelong area resident, he was born November 14, 1922 in Bradford. He was a son of the late Russell H. and Leona B. (Roberson) Williams.

He was a 1940 graduate of Bradford High School. On September 8, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during World War II. While in the Army, he served with the 101st Airborne Division, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, Company A in the Normandy Invasion, Operation Market Garden in Holland and the defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. He was wounded twice and received the Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Unit Badge with Oak Leaf Cluster and the European African Middle Eastern Service Badge with four bronze stars. He was honorably discharged October 16, 1945.

While training in Evansville, IN, he met the love of his life, Martha E. Fiedler, whom he married December 29, 1945 and enjoyed 67 years of marriage together.

After his military service, he was employed at Newberry's 5&10 and Dresser Manufacturing. He then was employed at the Bradford Post Office for 31 years and also as a bus driver for The Bradford Area School District for several years.

He was a life member of the American Legion, Post #108, Disabled American Veteran's Post #72 and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #212. He was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church.

Daryl enjoyed being a Santa Helper during the Christmas holiday and decorated his house for the community to enjoy for 12 years before passing on the tradition to his son, Dick. He and his wife enjoyed traveling during their early retirement. He was also an avid gardener and enjoyed playing poker and family gatherings.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children, Diane (Robert) Felmlee, of Indian Trail, NC, Dick (Linda) Williams of Bradford, JoAnn (Dave) Zeleznak of Hinckley, OH, Mike (Sandy) Williams of Limestone, NY, Mark (Joan) Williams of Allegany, NY and Dennis (Stacy) Williams of Limestone. He is also survived by his deceased son Gary's fiancee, Linda Barille of Bradford, 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and three nieces. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Gary W. 'Smiley' Williams on May 30, 1970 and a sister, Bernice Hartburg Moser on July 29, 2012.

Family will be receiving friends from 4-7 PM, Friday, May 17, 2013 in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main St. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM Saturday, May 18, 2013 with Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor as Celebrant. At the conclusion of the funeral Mass, military honors will be accorded outside the church. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the Bradford Hospital Hospice Memorial Fund, 116 Interstate Parkway, or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

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