William Osterwise

William E. Osterwise, 66, of Southwest Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2009 in the Veterans Home in Hollidaysburg, PA.He was born August 26, 1942 in Greensburg, a Son of the late Clyde and Ruby (Cline) Osterwise.Bill had served in the Army during the Vietnam War.He was a member of the Greensburg Church of the Brethren, and was an Avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers Fan.In addition to his Parents, he was preceded in death by a Brother James Osterwise.Surviving are his Step-Mother, Ileen Osterwise, of Southwest Greensburg and the following Step Brothers and Step-Sisters, Bob Ross and wife Carol of Greensburg, Randy Ross and wife Patti, of Idaho, Karen Anderson and husband Dave and Jill Taylor and husband Steve all of Greensburg, Beverly Joyner and husband Gary, of Florida, and many nieces and nephews.Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM in the Kepple-Graft Funeral Home, 524 North Main St., Greensburg. (724-837-1201)A funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home, on Thursday, at 10:30 AM with Rev. William Waugh officiating.Interment will be in the Middletown Methodist Cemetery, Hempfield Township.In lieu of flowers memorial Contributions may be made to the Church of the Brethren, Mace and Stanton Sts. Greensburg, PA 15601 in Bill's memory.Terence L. Graft funeral director entrusted with arrangements.

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