Earl William Hamburg, 84, of Meadville, formerly of West View, died Tuesday in the Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Center, Meadville.

He was born May 21, 1925, in Pittsburgh, to the late Harry and the late Martha (James) Hamburg.

Mr. Hamburg was an electrical engineer with Bell Telephone.

He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Hamburg is survived by his wife, Jean (Moser) Hamburg, his children, and his grandchildren.

<B>HAMBURG</B> — A memorial service for Earl William Hamburg, who died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, was held today at the Hiland Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh. Interment was in Allegheny County Memorial Park.Arrangements were handled by the <B>Herbert R. King Jr. Funeral Home</B>, Allison Park.For additional information, visit www.kingfuneralhome.com