Obituary of William G. Laity

William Gordon Laity, of Shavertown, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2020 at River Run Nursing Center, Kingston. He was born February 28, 1927 in Edwardsville a son of the late Edwin and Anna Bacho Laity. A graduate of Edwardsville High School he was an Army veteran of World War II. He also served in the 109th Field Artillery, Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He was employed as a pressman for the Times Leader, Citizens Voice and Offset Paperback Mfg. He was preceded in death by several brothers and a sister. Surviving are his wife, Jean (Lawson) Laity, children, Elizabeth (John) Owens, Linda Sue Laity, Matthew (Pamelajean) Laity, Pamela Laity, Andrew (Mary Ann) Laity, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, brother, James Laity. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Green Street Baptist Chapel, 25 Green Street, Edwardsville. Services will be conducted by Pastor David Miklas. Interment with military honors will be in Huntsville Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9:30 until the time of the services at the church. Donations can be made to the memorial fund at the Green Street Baptist Chapel.