Obituary
William “Bill” Barraclough, Jr., 85, of Port Royal, passed
away Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1939, in Lewistown, PA
to the late William, Sr. and Dorothy (Haubrick) Barraclough. Bill was a
Lewistown Area High School graduate. He married Katherine L. Geedy in 1983;
they remained married until his passing.
Bill was an avid fly fisherman who excelled at fly tying and
enjoyed being along the creek. He was a born-again Christian who loved his
family and his cat, Jake. He was employed for 40+ years as a Railroader for
Norfolk Southern Railway until his retirement in 2001.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by
his brothers, Fred Barraclough and Rich Barraclough. He is survived by his wife
of 41 years, Katherine L. Barraclough; four children, Barbara Mellott (Brian),
Debra Fiore (Joseph), John Barraclough (Karen) and Mark Barraclough (Jenny);
five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Per the family’s request services are private.
In lieu of
flowers contributions may be made in Bill’s honor to the American Cancer
Society.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Haky/Georgiana
Centre County Funeral Home. An online guestbook may be signed, and condolences
left for the family at www.hakygeorgianafh.com.