William Wilfred McFadden Jr.
Fairchance
William Wilfred McFadden, Jr. passed away peacefully, awaiting the awakening of his Saviour, Jesus Christ, Friday, January 10, 2025, in Uniontown Hospital, at the age of 81. He was born June 5, 1943, to William and Pearl McFadden of Crystal Works, Gans, but raised and loved dearly by Russell and Anna Guthrie, his grandparents, of Fairchance.
In addition to his grandparents and parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Betty Jean; son, Ray; and siblings, Russell McFadden and Jane Lenhart.
William was an entrepreneur, heavy equipment operator and lime-stone driller in his lifetime. He even worked for Lakeview Country Club as a bartender and handyman in his younger years.
William enjoyed hunting, fishing, flea market trips with his wife, son Will and flea market helper and adopted son Jimmy Smith, and taking motorcycle trips to Canada with his sons and friends. More than life, William loved his wife and children.
William is survived by his children, Tammy and husband Douglas Allison, William “Will” and wife Tonya, Jean and husband Terry Robatin, Julie and husband David Rutter; and the granddaughter he raised since 6 months of age, Chassie Ann and husband Rick Adams. William was loved by the following grandchildren and then great- grandchildren, William McFadden, IV, Kayla McFadden, Terry Robatin and wife Piper, Jerry Kissinger III and wife Rachel, Leah Kissinger and fiance Kurt Strininger, Tiffany Firmstone and husband Travis, David Rutter and wife Kristen, William’s adopted grandson, Jimmy Smith, Olivia and Lexi McFadden and Ryan McFadden. His great- grandchildren include: Shayla McFadden, Elijah and Noah Robatin, LilahRaye Adams, Gabriel Kissinger, Colin, Violet and Graham Firmstone, and David Rutter, III. William was the oldest of four siblings and is survived by his sister, Rita Wolfe of Gans.
Since the death of his wife July 21, 2024, William spent his days and nights reminding his children how much he loved them and sought peace and solace through Jesus Christ. Jesus granted him his wish for a peaceful death and the opportunity to be with his beloved once more.
William asked for a private service with just his immediate family. The private viewing and funeral services will be held Monday, January 13, in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Dilliner, where he will be laid to rest next to his wife and son.