Pollock

Willard B. Pollock, 87, of Butler, passed away Feb. 20, 2022, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 22, 1934, in Canonsburg, and was the son of the late Adis Pollock and the late Leah Coleman.

Willard was a graduate of Butler Senior High School.

He worked for Armco as a crane operator.

Willard was a member of White Oak Springs Presbyterian Church, where he was a trustee.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, walking outside, and most recently, woodworking. Willard liked model railroading. He traveled to 49 out of the 50 states camping, and went on a mission trip to Africa. Willard was a former volunteer for the Covenant Food Cupboard. Above all else, he loved spending time with his family, especially his great-grandchildren.

Willard is survived by his wife, Gayle Pollock, whom he married on Nov. 17, 1956; one son, Doug (Nancy) Pollock of Renfrew; two daughters, Carrie Lachendro (Jeffrey Bader) of Butler and Becky McClelland of Chicora; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Patricia Forbis of Nevada; and over 100 nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters; and a son-in-law, Stephen Lachendro.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Butler Memorial Hospital, who went above and beyond for them.

POLLOCK — Friends of Willard B. Pollock, who died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert S. Edmundson officiating.

Burial will take place in Butler County Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to White Oak Presbyterian Church, 102 Shannon Road, Renfrew, PA 16053.

Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.