William J. Spencer

William J. Spencer Jr. 72 of Meadowlands, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, March 28, 2019, in the Donnell House. He was born October 1, 1946, in Canonsburg, a son of the late William J. Spencer, and Ann Paranos Spencer. William was a graduate of Trinity High School, and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Spencer was a battery specialist for 9 years, a school bus driver at Schweinebraten Bus Company for 16 years, and worked at the Bears Club for 8 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Bears Club, VFW and the Canonsburg Sportsman Club. William enjoyed fishing, golfing, camping, euchre tournaments and spending time with family and friends. He was Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers fan. On June 6, 1984, he married, Shelley Hoefler, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, William “Bill” Spencer III, of Myrtle Beach, SC, Michael Spencer, of Myrtle Beach, SC and Eric Hoefler, of Washington; a daughter, Cortney (Nick) Spencer, of Meadowlands; a brother, David (Denise) Spencer, of St. Clairsville, OH; a sister, May (Matt) Phillips, of Washington; four grandchildren, Cameron and Zach Spencer, and Abby and Olivia Hoefler; a great grandchild, Angus Spencer and several nieces and nephews. Deceased is a daughter, Stephanie Spencer; and his mother in law, Rose Marie Hoefler. Friends will be received on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington, PA, where services will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post #175 of the American Legion.