William Handwork

COLUMBIANA: William Handwork, age 80 formerly of Austintown and Ocala, Florida passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Hospice of the Valley in Poland, Ohio. William was born July 23, 1933 to parents; Russell and Edna (Helsel) Handwork. William married Anne Linebaugh on May 10, 1957 and together they had two beautiful children. William served his country proudly in the United States Marines during the Korean Conflict. William was a pipefitter and member of Plumbers-Steamfitters Local 87. He actively worked as a plumber and pipefitter for more than 40 years. William lost his wife, Anne on July 23, 2007. He was an avid golfer and loved spending time with his five grandchildren. He is survived by his son; Dr. Larry (Colleen) Handwork of Canton, daughter; Sharon (Rich) Gunter of Austintown, grandchildren; Lauren, Patrick, and Erin Handwork, Richard and Derek Gunter, and companion; Marilyn Hess. William was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Anne. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel from 6-7pm with a funeral service beginning at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions made in Williams's memory to Hospice of the Valley, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, Ohio 44514.