William E. "Pappy Bill" Winesickle

Mr. William E. "Pappy Bill" Winesickle, 64, of W. Pitt St., Bedford, died on Thursday, May 26th, 2016. After a brief illness, Bill went to be with the Lord in the arms of his loving wife, Tina.

Mr. Winesickle was born in Bedford on Monday, November 26, 1951,  the son of the late Irvin and Flora Mae (Winesickle) Diehl.

On November 26, 1993, he married Tina (Traficante) Winesickle. In addition to his wife he is survived by three children: Billy, Brooke, and Lucas. He is also survived by siblings: Joseph (Jeanette), Kathy, Susan (Joseph), Roger (Fhonda), David (Michelle); nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Imogene, Joanne, and Rick.

Bill was a graduate of Chestnut Ridge High School Class of 1969 and served in the US Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the Faith Assembly of God Church in Roaring Spring and was a self employed truck driver.

Bill's biggest joys were spending time with his family at the beach, tinkering in the garage with the guys & spending quiet evenings at home with Tina. Bill was a loving and devoted husband & pappy and he will be greatly missed.

There will be a memorial service held privately by the family.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bill to a church youth group or veteran's association of the donor's choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Louis Geisel Funeral Home, Bedford.

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