William Mcmaster

William F. McMaster, age 85, of Erie, passed away Friday March 2, 2018 at Rolling Field Nursing Home.

He was born in Brookville, Pa on January 8, 1933, a son of the late Samuel D. and Faye Rerick McMaster.

Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He was a mechanic for Jim Musolfe Auto Service for 25 years at 11^th and Peach St. and then his own business in Winter Haven,Fl.. Bill enjoyed tinkering and fixing things.

He was a loving, caring and wonderful husband.  He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed traveling.  Bill was always ready to give a helping hand to anyone who needed it.  He was always singing around the house, mostly hymns and funny songs to get a laugh.  He enjoyed taking the young ones to the amusement parks

He was a member of Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church and the Etowah Presbyterian Church in North Carolina, where he received a letter of thanks in appreciation for his presence and effort in sharing the work of caring for the church and delivering food collected for those in need.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Ronald McMaster, Kevin Myers and Tammy Myers; brothers, Samuel and Sherman McMaster and his sister, Louise Oserao

Bill is survived by his wife of 47 years, Judith Oberlander McMaster; daughters, Pamela Myers of Albion and Kimberly (Dave) Patterson of Erie and sister, Florence Brown of Winterhaven, FL.  He is further survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Bill leaves behind his good friend Larry Zaczyk and his little buddy “Chase”, his adored Shih tzu.

Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 602 W. 10^th St., Erie on Wednesday, from 11 am until the time of the service at 1pm with Rev. Daniel Hoffman officiating. 

Burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Erie Shriners Hospital, 1645 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505

Condolences may be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhomes.com