John “Bill” Propst
John “Bill” Propst, 76, of Kennerdell passed away Friday at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born Dec. 1, 1940, in Aliquippa, Pa., to the late Ira C. and Edith F. Patterson Propst. He was married to Sallie C. Gill on April 19, 1963. They celebrated 47 years of marriage before her death Nov. 22, 2009.
He graduated from Hopewell High School in Aliquippa, Pa., and served in the U.S. National Guard.
Currently, he was serving as township supervisor for Rockland Township, a position he held for over 20 years. He was a landlord for many years, operating numerous rental units. Bill retired from Cranberry School District as a bus driver and custodian.
Earlier in his life, he owned and operated a Mac Tool truck, delivering tools to many businesses in the area. He also worked for Continental Can Company in Oil City, Pa.
Among his joys in life were his family; many friends; his beloved dogs, Chloe and Sadie; and the cat, Kit.
Bill loved to sit outside and watch the wildlife. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed everything that his country home in Rockland had to offer. It wasn't uncommon to find Bill at an auction or yard sale come Saturday morning or tinkering in the yard with any number of projects. He was also a member of Kennerdell Church of God.
Loved ones left to treasure Bill's memory are his fiancé, Fran Fitterer of Rockland; and two children, Teri Propst of Edinboro, Pa., and Todd Propst and his wife, Holly, of Harborcreek, Pa.
Bill has three wonderful grandchildren, Cody Propst of Clarion, Pa., Gina Groszkiewicz of McKean, Pa., and Abigayle Propst of Harborcreek, Pa.
He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Richard Gill of Cowansville, Pa.
PROPST — Family of John “Bill” Propst , who died Friday, April 14, 2017, will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Larry E. McKinely Funeral Home, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville, Pa.Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Kennerdell Church of God, 151 Watson Ave., Kennerdell, Pa., with the Rev. Bobbie Nelson officiating.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Interment will be private at the Rockland Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County Foundation, Hospice Program, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, PA 16323.Friends also can email condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net.
