William D. Waddell

1946

William D. Waddell of Oakmont, PA, formerly of Baldwin, on Saturday, February 27, 2021, age 92. Beloved husband of the late Anna Mae (Cinquegrane) Waddell; father of William G. Waddell of San Diego and Barbara Kutilek (Luke) of Oakmont; grandfather of Michael Kutilek. Preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Clara Mae Waddell; his stepfather, Clarence Amos; and his daughter, Peggy Ann Waddell. Bill was born on July 11, 1928, in Pittsburgh. He attended Greenbrier Military School in West Virginia, and then served in the US Navy aboard the USS Sicily Aircraft Carrier between 1946 and 1948. He married Anna Mae Cinquegrane in 1950. Bill worked as Safety Supervisor for J&L Steel, Pittsburgh South Side Works, from 1953 to 1985. Bill was a charter member of the Leukemia Blood Donors League. He was greatly involved for many years with the Hamilton Presbyterian Church, in Bethel Park, and he enjoyed singing in the choir there. Bill was a victims' advocate for M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers). He lived his last eight years at Westminster Place - Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont where he was affectionately known as "the mayor." The family held a private viewing and service followed by Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. ... If desired, consider a donation to the Salvation Army, 1101 5th Ave., New Kensington, PA 15068 or Presbyterian Senior Care Benevolent Care Fund, 1215 Hulton Road, Oakmont, PA 15139.