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William Cunningham

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William Cunningham
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William Cunningham

William Cunningham of Hanover Township, Burgettstown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Thursday morning, June 8, 2023, three weeks after his 100th birthday.

He was born to Elmer and Irma Wilson Cunningham in Langeloth, one of 13 children.

He lost his greatest love, Marie DeCook Cunningham, on May 22, 2019. They were married on September 11, 1942.

Bill was a proud WWII Veteran, Army Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan.

He retired after 35 years from Weirton Steel where he was a crane operator.

He is survived by his daughter and caretaker, Chris Thomas (Mike); granddaughters, Leigh Enos (Damon), Helene Thomas; grandsons, Mike Thomas (Kelly), Dave Thomas (Chelsea), and Mark Thomas.

Pap also loved spending time with his great-grandchildren, who adored him: Hannah Steel (Hunter), Hallie Enos, Haidyn Enos, Annie Enos, Emanuel Enos, Gage Thomas, Jacob Shoup, Dahlia Shoup and Kinsley Thomas; and especially his 1st great-great-granddaughter, Rylie. He is also survived by sons, William Cunningham, Jr. and Robert Cunningham.

He will also be missed by his neighbors and his friends that looked out for his smile and friendly wave.

There will be a private ceremony at a later date.

He will be laid to rest with his wife, in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville.

Those wishing to remember him can make a donation in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or TunnelstoTowers.org.

Arrangements are under the direction of Slater Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown, Pa 15021.

www.Burgettstown.SlaterFuneral.com

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