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CUYAHOGA FALLS - William A. Hemsley, 82, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017.
Bill was born in Steubenville, Ohio, to Paul and Mildred (Dray) Hemsley. He graduated from East Liverpool High School and served in the U.S. Army. He moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1960, and was co-owner of Cardinal Television and then worked at his retirement job at Kmart. He taught Sunday School for over 40 years at Journey Covenant Church. He enjoyed being with his family, especially with his grandchildren; fishing; and being involved with his church family.
Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Paul Jon Sr.; and grandson, Ryan.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Jean; daughters Pamela (Bob) Schneider of Annapolis, Md., and Robyn (Jim) Samuelson of Russell, Pa.; grandchildren Katie, Jenny, Sean (Rebecca) Hart, Jacob (Ellie), Alyssa, and Jonah Samuelson; sisters Donna (Hugh) Campbell and Naomi (Norm) Poloncarz; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Journey Covenant Church, 2679 North Haven Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls, where friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service, Rev. Jeanette Brown officiating. Final resting place Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Camp Mission Meadows, 5201 Eastlake Rd., Dewittville, N.Y. 14728 or Journey Covenant Church.
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