William A. Galbreath 1933-2021
BOARDMAN — William Asher Galbreath, 88, passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 2, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
William, known by his family and friends as “Bill,” was born April 6, 1933, in Salem, the son of the late William “Everette” and Margaret “Frances” Souders Galbreath.
He graduated from New Waterford High School in 1951. Bill served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He returned to the Youngstown area in the late 1950s.
Bill started working at Cowan’s Grocery Store, aka Rogers Food and Fuel, when he was in high school. He later became a dealer for several gas stations, which he owned and operated, starting with SOHIO (Standard Oil), then Amoco, Lyden Oil and Shell, before retiring in 1995 after 40 years.
He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Boardman, where he served as a church usher. He was a member of the former Wick Lodge F & AM No. 481 in Youngstown, an avid fisherman, enjoyed model railroading, reading, and being in the great outdoors.
Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Megan and Anthony.
Bill is survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Betty Fern Mauch, whom he married May 23, 1959; three daughters, Kathy A. Krusel of Boardman, Karen S. Galbreath of Struthers and Kelly L. (Terry Lightfoot) Babineaux of Houston, Texas; a son, William Otto Galbreath of Boardman; two grandchildren, Megan N. (Garrett Morgan) Krusel of Noblesville, Ind. and Anthony W. Galbreath of Struthers; and a sister, Elizabeth Crowl of Michigan.
Besides his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Dr. Ronald G. Krusel; a sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Adam Tamati; and brother-in-law, William Crowl.
Family and friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St., Boardman. There will be a funeral service celebrating Bill’s life at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Pastor Ralph Barney officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Boardman, with military honors.
The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to the Mahoning Valley Second Harvest Food Bank, 280 Salt Springs Road, Youngstown, OH 44509.
Bill’s family would like to thank Lisa with First Light Home Health Care and Cindy with Shepherd of the Valley for the love, care and support that they gave to Bill and his family at this time.
Condolences may be sent to Bill’s family at www.beckerobits.com.
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