Obituaries
July 5, 2019

William Donald Link – McKeesport

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William Donald Link, age 75, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on Nov. 26, 1943 and is the son of the late Wilmer and Ruth Considine Link. He was employed as a taxi driver in Denver, Colo., for many years, eventually retiring back in McKeesport. He enjoyed reading and Trivial Pursuit.  He was very knowledgeable and knew the lyrics to many songs. He is survived by children, Patrick Henry Link of Castle Rock, Colo., and Penny Leigh (Toby) Hoenshell of Parker, Colo.; grandchild, Baleigh Kai Hoenshell; siblings, Richard John (Marlene) Link of California, Pa., Nancy Ruth Zmugg of Denver, Colo., Thomas Martin (Nancy) Link of Mt. Lebanon, Mary Lou (Louis) Mazure of Fayetteville, Ga., Kathryn Ann (Stephen) Petro of Kamiah, Idaho, Patricia Louise (Stephen) Foster of Baldwin; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, one great-great niece and one great-great nephew. Services were held at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412 678 6177. To share a memory or condolence, visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

 

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