From New Castle News
William A. "Bill" Hunter, 83, a resident of Golden Hill Nursing Home, died March 16, 2017, at UPMC Jameson in New Castle.
He was born in New Castle on Feb. 2, 1934, the son of the late Albert and Louise Grafus Hunter. Bill married Worthetta "Pinky" Sloan, on Jan. 26, 1952, and they celebrated 65 years of matrimony.
Bill was a produce manager for the former A&P Market for over 20 years. He then worked as a driver for several local companies until his retirement. His community involvement included membership and trustee for the Edinburg Methodist church until its closing. He also was lifelong member of the Mahoning Sportsman's Association. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and archery. He had competed in archery competitions and had won several state titles.
Bill is survived by his wife, Worthetta; daughters, Janice Hosler of Bessemer and Susan Quimby (Patrick) of New Castle; a sister, Ethel Kneram (Gil) of Duvall, Wash.; grandchildren, Heidi Masters (Michael) of Bessemer, William Quimby (Ann) of New Castle, Gretchen Hosler of Dallas, Texas, and Caleb Quimby (Shelly) of New Castle. Bill also leaves behind four great-grandchildren and a son-in-law, Donald Hosler.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a sister, June Myer; and a grandson, Jonathan Quimby.
Bill was the 208th classmate to walk down the aisle at graduation.
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William A. Hunter
1934-2017
