William W. Cook
William W. Cook, 80, of Dunbar, Pa., died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. He was born March 10, 1924, in Brownsville, Pa., the son of the late John and Irene Wilson Cook.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Belle and Mildred.
He was a brakeman/conductor with CSX, formerly B&O for 35 years, a member of American Legion Post 51 of Uniontown, and VFW North Union Post 8543.
William served in the Marines during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mary C. Wills Cook; two sons, William E. Cook and wife, Debbie of South Connellsville, and Gary Cook and wife, Barbara of Dunbar; a daughter, Terry Cook of Connellsville; two brothers, John Cook of Normalville, and James Cook of Uniontown; granddaughters, Kelly, Cathy, Pam, Nicole, Jennifer and Jessica; great-grandchildren, Kaytee, Maycee, Sammi, Taylor, Cheya, Karley, Kaylee, Jacob and Hayden; a special niece, Sharon Ross and husband, Terry; and other nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville, today from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Jeffrey Popson officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Military graveside services will be accorded by the American Legion Post 51 of Uniontown and North Union VFW Post 8543 Honor Guard.