Obituaries
May 21, 2020

William T. Palmer – Coal Center

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William T. Palmer, 81, of Coal Center, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2020, at the Premier Washington Health Center. He was born in North Charleroi on Dec. 16, 1938, the son of the late William Sr. and Thelma Gottheld Palmer. William graduated from Charleroi High School, Class of 1958 and was a Master Mason of Charleroi-Monongahela Lodge No. 337 (formerly Charleroi Masonic Lodge 615). William is survived by his sons, William T. (Rosemary Walker) Palmer V and Christopher (Susan) Palmer; two brothers, Dan (Mary) Palmer and Dwayne “Bud” (Jeanette) Palmer; two sisters, Georgia Ann (Jim) Hurley and Deborah (Jack) McKita; his grandchildren, Caroline “Corrie” Thomas, William J. Palmer and Ashlee Theobald; and great-grandchildren, Rylee Palmer, Brandon Thomas, Mia and Laila Palmer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 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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