William L. Devaney

William "Bill" Devaney , 79, of Girardville passed away at his home on Friday, March 14th with his wife by his side.

Born in Girardville, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Kowalick) Devaney. Bill was a plant mechanic and supervisor of the former Ashland State Hospital and SCI Mahanoy until his retirement.

Bill was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Girardville American Legion and the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Jack Kehoe Division #1, Girardville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Edward Devaney; his sister, Ann Marie McDonald; and his brother, James Devaney.

Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ann (Gallagher) Devaney, Girardville; his two sons: William Devaney and Daniel Devaney of Girardville; his daughter, Molly Fera and her husband Stephen of Myrtle Beach, SC; his grandchildren: Edward Devaney, Kendall Bowman, Kyle Devaney, Megan Marsh, Mikayla Devaney, Grace Devaney, Caleb Devaney and Nolan Devaney; his great-grandchild, Kennedy Bowman; Bill is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Girardville, is in charge of arrangements.