William T Schwartz, Jr

William T. Schwartz, Jr. age 72, of Cortland, died Monday morning, December 28, 2009, at his home. He was born September 1, 1937 in Pittsburgh the son of the late William Thomas Schwartz Sr. and Dorothy M. (Kellner) Schwartz of Cortland. Bill was a graduate of Carrick High School in Pittsburgh and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He retired in 2000 after 44 years of service with LTV Steel/Warren Consolidated Industries, where he worked as a melter in the BOF shop. Bill enjoyed cooking, fishing, dancing and working with his computer. He is survived by his wife Dolores E. (Williams) Schwartz, whom he married September 8, 1961; his mother of Cortland; one son, Mark K. (Deborah) Schwartz of Springfield, GA; one daughter, Carol L. (Leonard) Rosol of Mooresville, NC; and four grandchildren, Samantha Lynn and Garrett Schwartz and Adam and Jacob Rosol. One sister, Dorothy M. Smith preceded him in death. Arrangements are being handled by Shafer-Winans Funeral Chapel in Cortland, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday and also one hour prior to the 11:00 am Wednesday funeral service at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Cortland, with Rev. Duane Jesse officiating. Burial and a committal service will be at Jefferson Memorial Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. at 11 am Thursday. Friends and family may send condolences and view the obituary at www.shaferwinanschapel.com