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William C. Porterfield

February 21, 1925 — December 5, 2010

William C. Porterfield, 85, died peacefully Sunday morning, December 5, 2010 at Hospice House. He was born February 21, 1925 in Sewickley, PA, the son of the late James T. and Helen (Kirk) Porterfield. A 1942 graduate of Bridgeport, OH High School, Mr. Porterfield earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from the University of Louisville in 1947. He served in the US Navy during World War II. He was employed with Truscon Steel Company in 1947, was district sales manager in Albany, NY for 15 years and returned to Youngstown in 1969. He served in various management positions and retired from Republic Steel Corporation in 1980. Mr. Porterfield was an active member and past treasurer of Christ Lutheran Church in Albany. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed wood carving and was a past member of the Western Reserve Woodcarvers. He is survived by his wife, the former Betty Beringer, whom he married June, 25, 1949; two daughters: Linda Friday of Northfield Center, and Barbara (Chris) Noll of Canfield; two sons: Thomas K. (Jeanie) Porterfield of Ronkonkoma, NY and William J. (Lisa) Porterfield of Berlin Center; seven grandchildren; one great grandson; and a sister, Helen Bishop of Belmont. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert K. Porterfield, who was killed at Pearl Harbor and a brother, James T. Porterfield, who was lost at sea during the Korean War. There will be a memorial service 2 PM Saturday at Lane Funeral Home Canfield Chapel. Family and friends may call from 1 PM until 2 PM Saturday at the funeral home. The family requests memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512 or Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Rd., Poland, OH 44514 in Mr. Porterfield's name.

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Visitation

Saturday, December 11, 2010

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Lane Funeral Home Canfield Chapel

65 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406

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Memorial Service in the Near Future

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Lane Funeral Home Canfield Chapel

65 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406

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