William J. “Bill” Foreman
William J. “Bill” Foreman, 83, of Philipsburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 10, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bill was born on January 26, 1936, a son of William and Hannah (McCreadie) Foreman. He was a 1954 graduate of the former Philipsburg High School; and a life-long resident of Philipsburg.
Following high school, he would begin a career that would span 35 years employed as an electrician (E. & I.) with Penelec at the Shawville Power Plant.
Bill was married on July 5, 1958, in Philipsburg, to his high school sweetheart, the former Sandra “Sandy” Lape, who survives at home. Together they raised four wonderful sons: Michael, Jeffrey, Thomas and his wife, Kelly, all of Philipsburg and Stephen, of San Diego, California. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Bill and his wife, Breanna, Brooke, Logan and his wife, Ashlee, Madison, Christopher and Jonathan; one great-grandson, Owen; a sister-in-law, Sharon Foreman; numerous other extended family members and life-long friends.
Bill was preceded in death by a grandson, Justin Foreman; a daughter-in-law, Kimberly Foreman; a sister, Betsy Ralston; and a brother, Timothy “Louie” Foreman.
Bill’s life was full of everything he loved. He was a hard-working man who supported and nurtured his family.
Bill was very active in the Philipsburg community. His memberships and service included : Grace United Methodist Church; Life Member of Hope Fire Co. #2 and a Past Philipsburg Department Fire Chief; an ambulance driver; E.M.T. / instructor; a Life Member of the B.P.O. Elks #1173 and Life Member of the Moshannon Lodge #391, F.& A.M. He also enjoyed being an amateur radio operator.
A relaxing evening would find Bill watching his favorite hero, John Wayne; western movies; or football (Penn State or the Pittsburgh Steelers, of course).
Bill’s family would like to thank caregivers, Ethel Maines and Kim Cornman for the gentle love they gave him and Penn Highlands Hospice for their support as well.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020, at 11 am, at Grace United Methodist Church, 912 E. Pine Street, Philipsburg, with Rev. Michelle Bodle, officiating.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 16th, from 5 to 8 pm, at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 719 E. Spruce Street, Philipsburg; and on Friday, at the church, from 10am until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 270 Walker Dr., Suite 15, State College, PA 16801; or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
