William E. Elias 1941-2021

He was born Feb. 15, 1941, in Youngstown, to James and Lucille Elias, both of whom are deceased.

He was a 1959 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and a 1964 graduate of Youngstown University, with a bachelor’s degree in education. He was commissioned through the ROTC program as an officer in the U.S. Army in 1964, where he served as a military police officer and was honorably discharged in 1966. While serving in the U.S. Army, he married the love of his life, the former Janet Kay Terlecki, June 26, 1965.

After his military service, Bill worked as an English teacher at Hillman Middle School, then as a Spanish teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School, and earned a master’s degree in education from Youngstown State University in 1971. During his teaching career, he was loved by his students and highly respected and admired by his colleagues.

Bill was a member of St. Joseph Church. After retiring from teaching in 1995, he loved spending time reading, watching movies, playing tennis and pickleball, living in Florida during the winter months, spending time with his wife, family and friends, and making everyone laugh with a witty joke. He greatly enjoyed relaxing in his rocking chair on the back porch of his home.

Bill leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years, Janet; daughter, Holly Krohn, son-in-law, Marc Krohn and grandson, Brandon Krohn; son, Christopher Elias; brother, Michael Elias and sister-in-law, Judith Elias; nieces, Lori Elias and Kim Richardson; aunt, Lucille Elias and uncle, George Grein; and a host of other loving family and friends, whom he cherished.

Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Regina Elias.

Per Bill’s request, there will be no services held.

In lieu of flowers, the family recommends that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Professional arrangements were handled by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel.

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