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CORTLAND - William Hutchison Muir III, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, Oct. 26, 2026.
Bill was born March 4, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of William Hutchison Muir Jr., and Elizabeth Gallaher Muir Remalia.
He was a 1963 graduate of Jackson-Milton High School; a 1969 graduate of Youngstown State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a focus on art; and a 1979 graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. After several years in various positions, he lovingly cared for patients as a registered nurse at Cleveland Clinic and at University Hospitals in Cleveland. Along with Edward and Sandra James and wife Liz, Bill was a partner in Sand Dollar Marine Supplies.
Bill attended the Old North Church in Canfield and enjoyed boating, bicycling, roller skating, traveling, puzzles, drawing cartoon characters and his cats. Most of all, he cherished the time spent with his family and Liz's family.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth "Liz" James Muir, whom he married on July 1, 1967; siblings, Colin R. (Deanna) Muir of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Barbara J. (William) White of Brady, Texas, James P. Muir of Warren, Thomas W. Muir of Youngstown and Paul G. Muir of Alaska; brother-in-law, Edward (Sandra) James of Warren; sister-in-law, Donna James (Charles) Johnston of Columbus; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home in Niles, where family and friends may call an hour prior to the service. The Rev. Marty Sweeney will officiate. Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Old North Church. 7105 Herbert Road, Canfield, OH 44406; or Animal Welfare League, 812 Youngstown Kingsville Road SE, Vienna, OH 44473.
Arrangements by Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, 126 W. Park Ave., Niles, OH 44446.
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