William ‘Bill’ H. Hudspith – Bradford
William “Bill” H. Hudspith, 84, of Bradford, passed away peacefully, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at the Bradford Manor, with his loving wife beside him. Born on May 27, 1934, in Charleroi, son of the late William Hudspith and Marie Clement Hudspith Baker. Bill married his loving wife, Sandra D. Everly Hudspith, on Feb. 22, 1994, in Manassas, Va., who survives. They have lived in many places and made wonderful friends throughout the years. He was a 1952 graduate of Charleroi High School and attended El Camino College in California when he returned from Korea. Bill enjoyed fishing and hunting, playing euchre, watching sports, especially the Steelers, and spending every minute that he could with his family and friends. He was a people person, loved by everyone. His greatest joy was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He served in the United States Marine Corps for many years, was a life member of the VFW 6771, American Legion Post 0574 in Mt. Jewett, The Marine Corps League, and MonValley Leathernecks. After serving in the Marine Corps, he later served as a Pennsylvania State Fire Marshall in Warren, for over ten years. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; two daughters, Debra (John) Blozik of Thorsby, Ala., Cheryl (Stephen) Stache of Exeter Township; his former wife, Shirley Hudspith; four grandchildren, Dr. Thomas (Devin) Stasicha of Katy, Texas, Jeffrey Stasicha, of North Charleroi, Dr. Steven (Daniella) Stache II of Wynnewood, Dr. Cassandra (Robert) Rajczy of Conshohocken; seven great-grandchildren; four stepchildren, Cheri Campbell, of Lorain, Ohio; Mark (Beth) Campbell of Walkertown, N.C., Christine (William) Parslow of Bradford, and Brian Berlin of Bradford; four step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Albert Hudspith. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the Mount Jewett American Legion Post 0574, with the Rev. Matthew McDonald and Pastor Rick Price officiating and military honors conducted by the American Legion Post 0574. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McKean County SPCA or charity of donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.
