William J. Dietz

Dietz, William J, “Bill”, 82, of Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2013. He was born on November 19, 1930 in Bedford, PA. Son of William and Betsy (Robb) Dietz. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Roger and Rodney; brothers, Chester, Ted, Dale, Jim, and Walter. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mildred I. (Preston) Dietz; children, Robin R., married to the former Susan Barbus, East Conemaugh Borough and Nancy L. Dietz, Franklin Borough; daughter-in-law, Denise Dietz, Brownstown; grandchildren, Rebecca (Joe) Tallari, Johnstown, Derek (Courtney) Dietz, Tanneryville, Megan (Chad) Tessari, Johnstown, Jocelyn (Bill) Savering, East Conemaugh; great grandchildren, Rylei, Katie Dietz, and Abbie Savering, Olivia and Alaina Tallari and Brycen and Baby Tessari; sisters, Rose Wahl, Hooversville, Shirley Beard, and Dottie, wife of Sam Heirline, all of Manns Choice and several nieces and nephews. Bill retired from Franklin Borough after 34 years of service, where he was employed with the Street Department. He enjoyed bowling, pitching horse shoes as well as hunting with his sons and grandson. He loved spending time with his grand and great grandchildren. Friends will be received from 3-7 P.M. on Wednesday and from 10 A.M. until time of service at 11 A.M. Thursday at the Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh, with the Rev. Eleanor J. Abarno officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. On line condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.