William John ‘Bill’ Greiner – Jefferson Hills
William John “Bill” Greiner, 77, of Jefferson Hills passed away at home on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. He was born May 6, 1946, in McKeesport and was son to the late Joseph Julius and Lillian Coddington Greiner. Bill was a McKeesport High School graduate and served in the U.S. Navy. He loved sports cars and enjoyed volunteering his time to help his daughter create crafts for the vacation bible school at their church. In 1973, Bill built his and Maureen’s house from the ground up using his beautiful woodworking skills. He also worked many years alongside Maureen as proprietors of WJ’s Discount Pet Center. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Maureen Elizabeth Clancy Greiner; daughter, Sandra (Denny) Oeler of Elizabeth Township; grandchildren, Ian and Emma Oeler; his brother, Edward Greiner of Lake City, Fla.; sisters, Rose (Pat) Trayers of North Huntingdon and Delores (Ken) Rosier of Lincoln Borough; brother-in-law, Steve (Maria) Clancy of Jefferson Hills; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brothers, Fredrick and Robert Greiner; sister, Debra Webster; and baby sister, Diane Greiner. Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at GILBERT FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township, 412-751-5000, Drew J. Gilbert, director. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in the funeral home chapel with Colin O’Neal officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth Township. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
