William S. Treaster

William S. Treaster, 83, of Burnham, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, at William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lewistown.

Born May 30, 1934, in Spring Mills, he was a son of the late Stanley E. Treaster.

He was preceded in death by: wife, June F. (Shortness) Treaster, who he married in 1962; a brother, Clifford E. Treaster; and sisters, Virginia O’Donnel and Linda Wells.

He is survived by: son, Todd W. Treaster and wife, Rebecca (Wycoff) Treaster, of Burnham; a sister, Stephanie Auman and husband, Harold, of Potters Mills; granddaughter; Jessica (Treaster) Smith and husband, Andrew, of Burnham; close nieces, Edie Swank and Georgia Olson, of Lewistown; nephews, Clifton and Terrell Treaster, and Adam Wells, of Spring Mills; and many other nieces and nephews.

William was a USAR veteran, he served in the Army from 1956-1959. He worked at Fisher Electronics/Sanyo Corporation for 33 years and retired in 1998.

He loved telling stories of his time in the service. William enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, 108 First Ave., Burnham. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2018, with the Rev. Kenneth Longfield officiating.

Interment will take place in Lind Memorial Cemetery, Lewistown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in William’s name may be made to: Burnham Fire Co., 205 N. Beech St., Burnham, PA 17009.

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