William Steven Holmes

William Steven Holmes, 73 of Avella, died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Washington Hospital. He was born January 13, 1946 in Canonsburg, the son of the late William E. Holmes and Ann Derkach Holmes. William was a 1963 graduate of Trinity High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Waynesburg College in 1967 and his master’s degree in education at California University. He was elementary teacher at Avella School District for 35 years. William was a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Richard Vaux Masonic Lodge #454 and the Ancient Order of Scottish Rite in Pittsburgh. William was a volunteer at the Washington Hospital for over 10 years. On November 28, 1969, he married Janet Louise Stimmel, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Robert W. Holmes of Washington; a daughter, Jennie E. Buchanan of Avella; a sister, Janet Martin of Washington; six grandchildren, Anthony, Alycia, Blake, Wyatt, Crystal and Jenna; nephews, Scott and Jeff Brown. Deceased is a nephew, Kenneth J. Martin III Friends will be received Monday, April 8, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.at William G. Neal Funeral Homes, 925 Allison Ave, Washington, where services will be held Tuesday April 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jason Hefner officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Avella Area Public Library, 11 Scoot Ct. Avella, PA 15312 or Faith United Presbyterian Church, 900 E. Beau St., Washington, PA 15301