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William Schake Sr.

July 14, 1936 ~ June 2, 2023 (age 86) 86 Years Old

William Schake Sr. Obituary

William Schake, of Trafford, passed on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the age of 86. He was the caring father of William (Crystal) Schake Jr., Lisa (late Frank) Campbell, and Pamela (late David) Shaw. Beloved grandfather of Fran Campbell, Paige Straub, Wes Shake III, and Ashley Wolfe, great-grandfather of Frankie, Brock, Kylie, Bridgett, Jackson, Owen, Olivia, and Atlas. He is also survived by his brother, Howard Schake, sister, Teressa Bitto, numerous nieces and nephews, and friends. William was preceded in passing by his wife, Ramona Schake, parents, Arthur and Gertrude Schake, and sister, Patty Moses.

William was a retired Post Master with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a mason and lifetime member and District Deputy of the Elks. He will forever be remembered as the most patient and loving person, especially to his family, who was #1 in his life.

All services are private. William will be laid to rest at Penn Forest Cemetery, Verona. Arrangements entrusted to Alfieri Funeral Home, Inc., Wilmerding. Please visit www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences.

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