Town and Country Newspaper

Obituary

William J. “Bill” Aungst

2012-07-26

William J. “Bill” Aungst, 77, married to Janet L. (Sterner) Snyder of Pennsburg, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at home.

Born in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Ralph E. and May (Hadley) Aungst.

Mr. Aungst was a United States Navy veteran, serving his country from 1953 to 1957. He was a quality control inspector for many companies, last retiring in 2000 from Federolf Corporation. After retirement he worked part-time at Skate Around Roller Rink where he enjoyed roller skating and working. He also volunteered as a fire policeman for the Harleysville Fire Company. He was an avid horseback rider, loved hunting and fishing, and had a love of all animals.

Surviving, along with his wife, are children: David, Karen, Keith and Wanda, wife of Francis Broskoskie; a sister, Diane Schaffer and husband, Norman; three grandchildren, Valerie, Heather and Mark; brother-in-law, Alan and wife, Judy; a sister-in-law, Donna and husband, Clair. He was predeceased by a brother, Ralph “Bud,” and two sisters, Nanette and Patricia.

A memorial service was held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Upper Milford Mennonite Church, Zionsville, with the Rev. Timothy Weaver officiating. A visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the church. Interment was private.

The arrangements are entrusted to Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, East Greenville. Offer sympathy to the family at www.mannslonakerfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, 212 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018, www.heart.org.

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