William G. Shearstone

William G. Shearstone, 85, of Shenandoah, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Born in Shenandoah on May 4, 1940, he was the son of the late John and LeeAnn (George) Shearstone.

William was a veteran of the United States Army.  He worked as a manager for JJ Newberry and then spent many years as a laborer in warehousing.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded by his wife Patricia in 2018 and his brother, Thomas.

The surviving family includes his son- William Shearstone with his wife Alissa of Massachusetts, 2 daughters- Charlene Kechula Baker with her husband William of Shenandoah and Jessica Balulis with her husband Jim of Pottsville.  2 brothers- Rich Shearstone with his wife Beverly of New Jersey and Jackie Shearstone with his wife Barbara, also from New Jersey.  8 grandchildren- Lindsey, Julia, Haden, Michael, Jacob, Diamond, Joseph, and Chelsea, 1 great granddaughter- Cecelia, and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will take place on Monday, July 21st from 8:30 to 10:30am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah.  Scripture services will be conducted at 10:30am by Fr. Dominic Pham.  Burial will immediately follow in St. Casimir’s Parish Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in William’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s Church in Ringtown.

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