Age 42 of Hamilton, passed away on Friday March 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born on August 13, 1974 in Hamilton, the son of Irwin Mercer, Jr. and Presentacion (Alcordo) Mercer. William was a graduate of Father Stephen T. Badin High School and Miami University. He was employed as a case manager for St. Joseph Orphanage. William is survived by his parents; wife Sarah Robards; three children; sister Leah (Brian) Howard and innumerable friends and loved ones. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Monday March 27, 2017 at the Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday March 28, 2017 at St. Julie Billiart Parish, 224 Dayton Street Hamilton, Ohio 45011 with Rev. Michael Pucke officiating. The family suggest contributions to be made in his memory to St. Joseph Orphanage 6975 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, Ohio 45014.