William A. Heather

William A. Heather, age 87 of Navarre, died Thursday morning, January 12, 2006 at Massillon Community Hospital. He was born on January 8, 1919 in Massillon and was the son of the late John & Mary Hoffman. He was raised by his adoptive parents, the late Henry & Mary Heather. He had worked at G-R and retired from National Annealing Box Co. in Washington, PA after 14 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army and was of Catholic faith. His memberships included the V.F.W #5047, D.A.V. #48, The Fraternal Order of Eagles #190, the Loyal Order of Mooses #481 and the Sons of Herman. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Florence Heather in 1978. He is survived by his daughter Mrs. Dave (Beverly) Reck of Washington, PA, his sons, William Heather, Jr. of LaQuinta, CA and John Heather of North Canton and 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Navarre with Fr. Robert Gibas officiating. Burial will follow in St. Clements Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5-8 P.M. Memorials may be made in his name to the donor's favorite charity.