William Sommer Obituary
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Age 87, of Magnolia, passed away Sat., July 19, 2025. He was born Mar. 24, 1938, in Shadyside, OH, a son of the late Eugene and Margaret (Leeper) Sommer. Bill was a 1956 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and retired from PCP Air Foils in Minerva. He was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morges and Caldwell Lodge #330 F. & A.M. in Bolivar. Preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Sommer, on Dec. 25, 2023, and his son, Michael Sommer. Survived by one daughter, Gina (Randy) Endicott; two sons, Mark (Nancy) Sommer, and Eric (Lorraine) Sommer; one sister, Jean Wright; three brothers, Dave (Linda) Sommer, Jim (Brenda) Sommer, Ted (Debbie) Sommer; and five grandchildren, Amanda (Tony) Snively, Jeremy Sommer and Courtney Swier, Michael Endicott and Emalee Barnhart, Kayla Sommer, and Brad (Allegra) Sommer. Private services will be held in Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bill's memory may be made to: St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 8012 Bachelor Rd. NW, Waynesburg, OH 44688. The family would like to thank the staff at Hennis of Dover for their care and compassion in taking care of Bill the past 4 years. Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.
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