Obituaries
February 2, 2019

William D. Diess – Charleroi

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William D. Diess, 66, of Charleroi, passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Monongahela Valley Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 18, 1952, in North Charleroi, the son of the late Stewart and Ann Stakar Diess. Bill was retired from Corning Glass Works, Charleroi Plant. He is survived by his son, Brad S. Diess of Charleroi and his wife Cathy; two sisters, Janice Deems and husband Richard of Fallowfield Township and Patricia Miller of Elco; three brothers, Ronald Diess and wife Dolly of Colorado, Larry Diess and wife Martha of Monongahela and Daniel Diess of Belle Vernon. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date and time. Arrangements were entrusted to SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com.

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