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William M. “Bill” Meluskey, 80

January 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Meluskey of Willow Street, PA on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Lancaster, PA and was a 1962 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School where he played football.

Upon graduation, he began his employment with Armstrong World Industries where he worked as a pipefitter for 37 years, retiring in 1999.

He was the loving husband of Carol Hilbert Meluskey for 53 years and the father of Matthew William Meluskey and Mark William Meluskey. Their happiness was the most important thing to him in life. Bill was the son of the late Matthew J. and Hannah McCaughey Meluskey.

Bill was a sports enthusiast. His favorite teams were the Eagles and Phillies. He enjoyed talking politics to anyone who would listen. Great times were spent at concerts and Catholic High sporting events with his wife and friends. He also cherished many special occasions with his family.

In addition to his wife and sons, Bill is survived by three sisters-in-law who were very special to him – Janet Rudy, Pat LeFever, and Sue Hottenstein, a brother-in-law Ray Hottenstein, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Jack Meluskey, his maternal grandparents John and Eva Trunzie McCaughey, and by his paternal grandparents Stanley and Pauline Dombrowski Meluskey.

Bill was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lancaster, PA, where he was a former usher and a participant in Perpetual Adoration for many years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St, Lancaster, PA 17603 with Father Pang Tcheou officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing from 10-11 AM at the church. Interment will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.

Contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Restoration Fund at the above address, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101.

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Condolences to the Family

February 09, 2025

Sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. Knew him “back in the day and at the Armstrong Floor Plant, and would see him at events after his retirement. 
Ron Weaver

January 27, 2025

Dear Carol and Family,  Please accept our sincere sympathy for the passing of Bill.  You were great neighbors and you all are in our prayers.  
Bob and Rosemary Ganse

January 27, 2025

Condolences to the family.
i enjoyed working and playing softball with Bill at Armstrong.
Randy Grimm

January 27, 2025

My sincere condolences to Bill’s family. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.
John Wise

January 26, 2025

Carol, Pat and I are so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. I often thought about him and the good times we had working together at Armstrong; he was a good friend, and he will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jeff & Pat Leonard / The Villages, FL

January 26, 2025

Condolences to the family.
I enjoyed spending time on the football field with Bill.
John Palko

Visitation
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Joseph Catholic Church
440 St. Joseph Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
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Lancaster, PA 17603
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