William J. Templeton, 83, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 08, 2011 at his home.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late J. Paul and Marie T. (Meyers) Templeton.

Bill graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1946 and he attended Temple University School of Pharmacy. His college career was terminated by tuberculosis and an extended recovery. He was employed by the US Post office, from which he retired.

He was a life member of the B.P.O.E #134, Hubley Club, and the Commercial Travelers Association. He was known as the "Mayor of Shippen Street". Bill genuinely liked people and as a result he will be sorely missed by many friends. He was an enthusiastic sports fan and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

He is survived by 2 siblings, Romaine T. Frey, wife of Carl H. and Jere P. Templeton, husband of Carol F., all of Lancaster. He is also survived by a nephew and 2 nieces: Stephen C. Frey, husband of Patricia F., Karen E., wife of Robert W. Koenig and Julie A., wife Randy C. Good. Also surviving are his nephew's and nieces' children and grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on December 14, 2011 at 11AM from St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA with Rev. Daniel Mitzel as Celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602 or Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661