Shawn Michael Williams

Shawn Michael Williams, 29, of Claysville, died Thursday, May 17, 2012, in the Washington Hospital, following a nine-year illness. He was born February 4, 1983, in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of Dave (Beth) Williams Jr. and Lucia “Lynn” Onopiuk Brogley (Tom Burns), all of Claysville. Mr. Williams was a graduate of McGuffey High School and formerly worked as a pipeliner for Local 798. He enjoyed music, traveling and photography and was an avid Steelers and Penguins fan. He will be greatly missed by his dog, Blu, whom he loved dearly. Mr. Williams was Catholic and most recently attended North Buffalo Presbyterian Church. Surviving are siblings, Davey (Michaela) Williams and Lyndsey Brogley; stepsiblings, Nichole Primavera, Breanne (Jay) Knightly, Chris Allen, Amanda Nichols, Josie Nichols and P.J. Nichols; grandparents, Jane and Dave Williams; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves his Phishing brothers and sisters. Deceased are grandparents, Matt and Philomena Onopiuk. Friends will be received Sunday and Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 22nd, with Rev. Rick Bruckner officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Benaroya Research Institute, Virginia Mason Foundation, 1218 Terry Avenue, P.O. Box 1930, D1-MF Seattle, WA 98111-1930, to support research for Relapsing Polychondritis.