William M. Liptok, Sr., 78, of Pottsville, passed away on Sunday afternoon in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown.
Born in Pottsville, on May 24, 1945, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Carroll) Liptok.
He was a 1963 graduate of Pottsville High School.
William was employed as a Director at Schuylkill County Public Works for 20+ years, retiring in 2016.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sister, Irene Hart and brothers: John and Karl Liptok.
William is survived by his wife, Lorraine (Zeiler) "Dolly" to whom he was married 59 years; sons: William M. Liptok, Jr. widower of Lori, of St. Clair; David J. Liptok, husband of Dana J., of Blandon; sister, Madeline Lesniak, wife of John , of NJ; grandchildren: Kirstie, wife of Chris Ward; Jennifer, Rebecca, Nicholas, and Chase; great granddaughter, Ava; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 26th , at 11:00 a.m. at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, with Deacon Larry Lonergan officiating. A viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Interment will follow in St. John's No. 2 Cemetery, Pottsville.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
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