Obituaries

William E. "Bill" Croskey

William “Bill” Croskey, 83, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Valley Hospice North. He was born August 6, 1928 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Earl Veirs and Clara E. Baumgardt Croskey. In addition to his parents Bill was preceded in death by two sisters Helen L. McCart and Frances Hescht and niece Cheryl Smith. He is survived by his companion and business partner of Town and Country Beauty Malvin F. Lilly; niece Pamela Thomas; nephews Ken Alan McCart, Barry (Judy) McCart and Tom Smith; great nieces Sondra Vojvodich, Tonya (Bill) Logan, Theresa (Tom) Cooper and Ranea (Jeff) Gerrero; great nephews Shawn (Doma) McCart, Steven Thomas and John (Ginger) Thomas and two cousins Betty Jane Sparr and Larry Coleman. He graduated from Steubenville High School in 1947. Bill graduated from Kent State University where he received his bachelor degree in education. He did his graduate work at Ohio University, Mexico University in Mexico and Ohio Wesleyan. Bill taught 36 years at Steubenville High School where he was Social Studies Department Chairman. He originated the “Honor America” Program. Bill was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church where he served on the Church Vestry and sang in the choir. He was a member of Steubenville Lodge 45, Steubenville Scottish Rite AASR, York Rite and Shrine Club. He served on the following boards; Old Fort Steuben, First Federal Land Officer Landmark Commission, Upper Ohio Valley Opera Guild, Past President of Steubenville Kiwanis Club and Jefferson County Museum where he served as treasurer and was past president of Jefferson County Retired Teachers. He was Citizen of the Year selected by the Salvation Army. Bill was a Red Cross volunteer and volunteer of the year at the Old Fort Steuben. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul Episcopal Church Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Steven McKeown officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Shorac Funeral Home, Steubenville. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to Old Fort Steuben, Jefferson County Museum or St. Paul Episcopal Church.

Date of Death:January 14, 2012