William F. Nelle, 86, passed away Friday morning, November 6, 2015 at Hospice House in Poland. He was born on February 4, 1929 in Ellwood City, PA, son to the late William J. Nelle and Cleora Barnes. Bill graduated from Lewistown High School in PA and went on to join the United States Army during the Korean War. On May 29, 1951, Bill married the love of his life, Elsie L. (Roth) Nelle, and spent the next 57 years by her side until her passing on April 14, 2009. Bill held many jobs during his life, he was a TV and radio repairman, he worked at Sohio in Cornersburg, and then he worked for Cold Metal Products for over 30 years before retiring. Bill was a member of the Boardman American Legion Post 565 and a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He will be remembered for building model airplanes, working puzzles, and gardening. Left to celebrate Bill's memory are his children, Joyce (Jim) Semple of Youngstown, Patty (Larry) Middleton of Salem, Kathy (Danny) Gagye of Angola, IN and Keith (Diana) Nelle of Struthers; his 11 grandchildren; his 16 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Juniata "Neada" McElwayn, and Leota "Dotsy" (Don) Pierce; and his brother, Ron (Barb) Nelle. The family will receive friends from 5PM-8PM on Thursday, November 12th at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave., where funeral services will be held on Friday, November 13th at 11AM. Interment will take place at Green Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 9803 Sharrot Rd., Poland, OH.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
5:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel
Friday, November 13, 2015
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel
Friday, November 13, 2015
Green Haven Cemetery
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