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Official Obituary of

WILLIAM GALLAGHER

November 22, 2023

WILLIAM GALLAGHER Obituary

William E. Gallagher, of White Haven, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley.

 

Born and raised in White Haven, he was the son of the late Emmrtt and Effie Gallagher and was a graduate of White Haven High School. Bill served his country proudly in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was employed as a machinist and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. In his younger years, he was active with the White Haven Ambulance and enjoyed Bass fishing. He was a member for 54 years with the Freemansons Laurel Lodge and enjoyed woodworking.

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald and Norman Gallagher.

 

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 64 years, Agnes L. Gower; son, Mark W.Gallagher; daughter, Lori Ann Searfoss and her husband, Michael all of White Haven; and granddaughter, Leah Marie.

 

A private family graveside funeral, with Military Honors, will be held in Laurel Cemetery, White Haven.

 

 

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