William R. Shirey, age 85, husband of Edith N. (Bower) Shirey of Douglassville, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in his residence. Born on February 13, 1939, in West Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Rosalind (Faust) and William R. Shirey.
William worked at Cabot as a welder for 42 years. He later became the owner and operator of Bill's Welding, where he spent over 20 years in the business. William was a social member of Bechtelsville and Pike Township Fire Companies and a life member of Gilbertsville Fire Company.
William is survived by his loving wife, Edith N. (Bower) Shirey of Douglassville, PA; daughters, Christina M. Baus of Boyertown, PA, Lori A. wife of John O'Connor of Gilbertsville, PA, Tambia A. Smolsky of Reading, PA, and the late Dori L. Moody of Mt. Joy, PA; and grandchildren, Colin, Hannah, and Natalie.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Linwood W Ott Funeral Home in Boyertown, PA on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 11am. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 10am to 11am. Burial will follow the service at Highland Memorial Park in Pottstown, PA.