William C. Harrell

William C. Harrell, 98, of Buffalo Township, passed away at home Friday, February 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 1, 1924 in Arnold to the late Daniel and Loretto (George) Harrell. William lived the past 54 years in Buffalo Twp. and prior to that Arnold. He was a Sr. Research Associate for PPG Research in Harmarville, retiring in 1993. William was a WWII veteran of the US Army serving in Europe and received the Purple Heart. He graduated from Arnold High School in 1943 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1950.

            Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Janet C. (Steele) Harrell; his sons, Patrick T. (Patricia) Harrell, of Parker, Christopher J. (Lisa) Harrell, of Annville, Jason D. Harrell, of Avalon, Ian M. (Bhawani) Harrell, of Buffalo Twp. and Misha A. (Leanne) Harrell, of Youngwood. Grandchildren Bernadette (Matthew) Egan, Michelle (Jacob) Adamonis, Stephanie (Mark) Ollis, Miles, Maia, Liam, Nirvan and Himani Harrell and 4 great grandchildren Jon, Maddie and Katie Egan and Olivia Adamonis. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Daniel and John Harrell and a sister Rita Popish.

            A celebration of William’s life will be held a later date. Arrangements by Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Family suggests contributions to an animal shelter of one’s choice or Saxonburg Library. VISIT: dusterfh.com