William Weygandt, Jr.

William "Bill" P. Weygandt Jr. passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center in Walsenburg, Colo., where he had been a resident since September 2007. He was 93. Born in Donora, Bill had previously resided in Levittown where he worked for U.S. Steel for over 40 years. Bill had moved west in 2002 to be closer to his son and daughter. Bill had served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a past Grand Master of the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, Penn-Morris Lodge. He enjoyed bowling and golf, but most of all enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Bill is survived by his son, William (Bronwyn) P. Weygandt III of Boulder, Colo.; daughter, Judith A. McDermott of Tucson, Ariz.; five grandchildren, (Brendon, Matthew, Jonas, Trevor and Marisa); four great-grandchildren, Nico, Dake, Casin and Kyla; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Weygandt: parents, William P. Weygandt Sr. and Bertha Weygandt; and sisters, Ora Jean Overand and Jane Stein. A celebration of Bill's life will be held in the Spring/Summer of 2016 in Levittown, with details to be announced at a later date. Afterward, Bill will be interned next to Josephine in the Newtown Cemetery, Newtown PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bill's name may be made to the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center, 23500 U.S. Hwy 160, Walsenburg, CO 81089.