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William Richard Bierly
April 11, 2015
The Express
William Richard "Hoss" Bierly, 64, of Loganton, entered into eternal l
ife on April 8, 2015 from Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born Jan. 29, 1951 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Richard a
d Charlotte (Stamm) Bierly.
Hoss was a loving husband, caring father and grandfather, and an amazi
g friend.
He was married to Anna Louise (Confer) Bierly on Sept. 21, 1979 and th
ey shared over 35 years of inseparable marriage.
Hoss was known for his big heart, great sense of humor and his love t
o tell everyone stories and jokes. He enjoyed spending time with all o
f his family and especially fishing with his friends.
He graduated from the former Sugar Valley High School in 1968 and in 1
970 graduated from the former WACC, now Penn College, in sheet metal f
abrication.
He was employed by PennDot and retired in 2003 after 32 years of servi
ce as a "tin knocker."
For many years he was the Union President of AFSCME Local Union #13.
Hoss was an avid Dallas Cowboys, N.Y. Yankees and Notre Dame Fightin
g Irish fan.
Along with his wife, he is survived by a son: Jonathan William (Courtn
ey Hummel) Bierly, two daughters: Jamie Lynn (Bill Lamey) Confer and S
onya Arlene (John William) Bierly Lamey, and five grandchildren: Blaz
e Bierly, Tanner Bierly, Hailey Anne Lamey, Camron-Joshua William Lame
y and Carissa Leanne Lamey.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Steven Bie
ly.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 4 p.m
. in the Albright United Methodist Church, 47 E. Main St., Loganton, w
ith Pastor Brenda Mitchell officiating.
A visitation will be held in the church on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Cas
ual attire is requested. Private interment will be held at the conveni
ence of the family.
If desired, memorials may be made in honor of Hoss to the Sugar Valle
y Volunteer Fire Co. #13, 24 W. Anthony St., Loganton, Pa. 17747.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Wayne P. Urbine Funeral Home
, Inc., 95 E. Main St., Loganton.
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