William "Bill" Alworth Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William “Bill” J. Alworth, 93, of Parker, Pa., passed away at the Parker Personal Care Home on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Born in Eldorado, Pa. on February 2, 1923, he was the son of the late James and Edith Alworth. Bill proudly served his country as Staff Sergeant with the 86th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during World War II in the European and Asian-Pacific Theaters of Operation. He was also a life time member of the Disabled American Veterans Butler Chapter 64. He was married to his wife of 72 years, Lena Corso Alworth on October 7, 1944 who survives. In his early years, Bill worked at Cooper Bessemer in Grove City. He began employment with the former Kopper’s Chemical in Petrolia from where he retired. He also was a self employed tv and radio repairman in Parker for many years. Bill was an avid amateur radio operator, and enjoyed spending his days hunting and fishing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son; Dennis “Butch” (Bert) Alworth, of Parker; six grandchildren; Nathan (Jen) Alworth of Virginia, Joe Brison of Emlenton, Melissa (Greg) Michael of West Virginia, Daniel (Jen) Brison of Butler, Timothy (Jessica) Brison of Parker, and Amanda (Jeremy) Simon of West Virginia; thirteen great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a sister, Betty Alworth Irwin; brothers, George and David Alworth; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Alworth Brison.

William "Bill" Alworth

February 2, 1923 - October 25, 2016