William "Bill" Metts

William H. “Bill” Metts, 81, of Mt. Pleasant Township, died November 30, 2021, in The Washington Hospital. He was born November 18, 1940, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Howard J. Metts and Margaret Louise Shappacher Metts. Mr. Metts graduated from Montour High School and the University of Alaska, where he studied Computers and Air Traffic Control. A veteran, Mr. Metts proudly served in the Air Force for 12 years. In addition to being a navigator, he was assigned to Strategic Air Command. His awards and medals include the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 1 oak leaf cluster, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Air Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters, Air Force Expeditionary Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, and Air Force Commendation Medal. Following his time in the Air Force, Mr. Metts worked for the FAA, retiring as the head of computer flight services. He was an avid reader and enjoyed model railroads and model airplanes. On May 30, 1982, he married Donna Jean Carter, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Lauri L. Early; a son, John W. Metts; siblings, Howard James (Wendy) Metts, Jr., David B. (Mary) Metts, Judith (Frank) Carilli, Robert C. (Mollie) Metts, Patricia L. (Patti) Metts, Margaret A. (Harry) Householder, and Paul C. (Patty) Metts; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation. Burial in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., Washington.