William D. Young, 73, of Warren, PA., died peacefully at his home, Monday, October 3, 2022, after an extended illness. He was born March 26, 1949, in Bradford, PA., to the late Gordon S. and Gertrude E. Green Young. He has resided most of his entire life in Warren. He was a 1968 graduate of Warren High School. Bill had served with the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970, as a corporal. He was employed with the United Refining Company, as an operator, retiring after 39 years employment. He had served as vice president and president of the Union for 9 years. He was a coach with the Hot Stove Baseball League for 8 years. Bill was a member of the Warren Eagle Aerie, life member of the Marine Corp League, where he started the Toys for Tots campaign and ran that campaign for 9 years. He had served as state chairman for POW/MIA in Vietnam. He was a life member Disabled American Veterans.
He was kind of an outlaw hunter.
Bill is survived by 2 Sons – Jason Young of Las Vegas, NV., Jeremy Young of Warren, PA., 4 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandson, 1 Sister – Linda Wareham of St. Petersburg, FL., 1 Brother – Jack E. Young and wife, Gloria of Warren, PA., His best friend, Dan Peterson and wife, Peggy of Warren, PA., his best little friend, Alex Burton, several nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 3 sisters – Sandra Knopf, Patricia Cummings, Mary Campbell, and one brother Gordon Young.
There will be no viewing, he wanted his friends to remember him the last time they saw him. Military honors will be bestowed to Bill, by members of the U.S. Marine Corp., Clarendon, Sheffield V.F.W. Funeral Honor Guard and the Warren American Legion Post 135 Funeral Honor Guard. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery, Starbrick, PA. Those wishing to submit e-mail condolences may do so by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
I would like to express my deepesr sympathy to Bill’s entire family, and friends. Bill was a great guy and enjoyed all of our conversations over coffee. May he rest in peace.
So sad to see about the passing of my old friend, and Union brother Bill. I have many great memories of the time we spent together, with him as my Vice President, when I was President of Local 543, IUOE. As fellow Vietnam vets, we seem to have much in common, and shared many stories between the two of us, that we couldn’t share with others. I’m sure he is finally at peace, and my sympathy goes out to his family.
Bill young was definitely one of a kind man. He was definitely like a dad growning up… When I didn’t have one..he was always my safe place my shoulder to cry on..he was really my special big friend…
An American Patriot/Hero! “Slow Hand Salute” – I pray for peace, comfort and strength for the family at this time! RIP Brother – “Semper Fi”
My sympathy to Bill’s family and all his friends. I knew him so long ago, when we were all “young”. Last time I saw him was a wonderful conversation over coffee, of course.
He was a very good guy who had no advantages in life but gave of himself so much and left a lasting legacy behind. Semper Fi for sure.
Willie was one of my best friends growing up, we joined the Marine Corp. on the buddy plan and he was best man at our wedding. We have shared many fond memories for which we will forever be grateful. Our condolences to his family and friends. Rest In Peace brother.
Semper Fi