- WINDER '96 Willard H. "Wash," 92, formerly of South Fork, passed away in Petersburg, Va., on Nov. 24, 2007. Born May 22, 1915, son of John and Louisa (Hill) Winder. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 61 years, Ruth E. (Shaw); and sisters, Twila Wonders and Mary Oswalt. Survived by children, Ruth Louise, wife of Donald A. Yuntz, Richmond, Va.; Jeanne, wife of Charles Gmeiner, Clermont, Fla.; and John, married to Rosa Jones, Colchester, Conn.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Mayme Garretson, Johnstown; and brother, Jack, married to Elaine Berschneider, South Fork. Willard worked for Conrail as a freight conductor and was a lifelong member of the Eagles Club, Portage Legion, and Jamestown Rod and Gun Club. In his spare time he rebuilt used bicycles and donated them to the Salvation Army for their Christmas toy drive. Graveside inurnment service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. (Willard's birthday) at South Fork Cemetery, the Rev. Dr. Paul B. Morris. Arrangements by Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork. Published in the Johnstown Tribune Democrat from 5/19/2008 - 5/21/2008.
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