William M. “Bill” Giltinan, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 5, 2025, at Menno Haven Health Center, Chambersburg, PA., after spending 7 years at Village Square assisted living. He was born April 14, 1926, in Warren, PA. to the late Marcus and Alice Fagley Giltinan. Bill was a longtime resident of Warren, moving to Chambersburg, PA., to his daughter and family. He was a 1944 graduate of the Warren Area High School. Bill was employed with GTE Sylvania as a die maker until his retirement in 1987. Bill met the love of his life at a Sylvania Company picnic. They were married on July 16, 1949. Jeanne preceded him in death on September 25, 2017.
After surviving polio as a child, Bill went on to live a very active life, becoming an avid hunter and fisherman. He was an active member of the Warren Council of the Knights of Columbus and Holy Redeemer Parish, while living in Warren. Bill and Jeanne enjoyed camping and spending their winters in Palm Bay, FL.
Bill is survived by his daughters, Deborah (Don) Hallock of Chambersburg, PA., and Valerie Cunningham of Trinity, FL., Grandchildren – Jessica of NYC and Sean of Chicago, IL, many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie L. Giltinan, son-in-law, John Cunningham, 2 brothers – John Giltinan and Mark Giltinan, 2 sisters – Dorothy Suppa and Patricia Papalia.
Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church gathering space, 11 Russell St., Warren, PA., on Saturday, February 8, 2025, one hour prior to a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Richard C. Tomasone, Pastor of St. Joseph R.C. Church, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Warren,
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through a charity of their choice. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.