Earley

William Harvey Earley, 78, of Franklin, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

Born on July 2, 1944, at Kittanning Hospital, he was the son of the late Harvey and Evelyn (Stoops) Earley.

He attended Kaylor Elementary School and Bradys Bend Elementary School, before graduating from East Brady High School with the Class of 1962. In 1970, he graduated from Wichita State University.

Bill enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in October 1962. He was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base until 1966.

He married the love of his life, the former Patricia Lehner, on Jan. 2, 1965. She survives.

He was employed by Joy Manufacturing as an electrical engineer for 38 years.

Bill was a former member of Grace Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed traveling, going on cruises, tinkering around the house, and cutting wood for the wood stove.

Left to cherish his wonderful memory is his wife, Patricia; his daughter, Sherry Woloszyn and her husband, John, of Franklin; his sons, Brian Earley and his wife, Aimee, of Lancaster, and Kevin Earley of Polk; his grandchildren, Madison Woloszyn, Hannah Woloszyn, Cassidy Woloszyn and Norah Earley; his brother, Ernest Earley of Chicora; and his sister, Esther Stahlman and her husband, William, of Chicora.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his son, Steven M. Earley.

EARLEY — Family and friends of William Harvey Earley, who died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at GARDINIER-WARREN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin.

Funeral services for Bill will immediately follow the visitation at 11 a.m. with Pastor Brad Riddle of Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ officiating.

Bill will be laid to rest in Lupher Chapel Cemetery.

Please visit www.warrenfh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.