Bezilla, William

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William G. Bezilla

William G. Bezilla, 84, of Bigler died on Monday, April 18, 2022 at UPMC Altoona.

Born on June 24, 1937 in Hale, rural Houtzdale, he was a son of the late George B. Bezilla and Hannah M. (Kennedy) Bezilla. He was married to the former Carole (Stewart) Ryen who preceded him in death on August 14, 2012.

He graduated from the former Osceola Mills High School in 1955 and from California State College in 1963. He retired from a career in education as a teacher at Purchase Line High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and served in Okinawa. While he was in the Navy he enjoyed playing baseball in his free time. Bill was a loving Pap to his grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, working in his garden and yard, and working on projects around the house.

He is survived by a daughter, Stacey Bezilla, of Indiana, Pa, a son, Brett Bezilla and his wife Brenda, of Indiana, Pa, a granddaughter, Heather Park and her husband Kyle, of Creekside, Pa; four step-daughters, Sheila Ryen Sidelinger and her husband Geoff of Weedville, Pa, Shelly Ryen Thompson and her husband Greg of Pine Glen, Pa, Stacey Ryen Dobo and her husband Jimmy of West Decatur, Pa, Victoria Ryen Gatto and her husband Robert of Ellwood City, Pa; a step-son, Vincent Ryen and his wife Wanda of Allport, Pa, and 20 step-grandchildren and 36 step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Eugene L Bezilla and his wife Donna, of Spartanburg, SC, one sister, Catherine Martin and her husband John of Millville, Pa, and many nieces and nephews.

Per his request there will be no services. Arrangements will be made by Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills, Pa. Interment will be in Umbria Cemetery, Osceola Mills, Pa.

Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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