William C. Patterson, Jr.

William C. Patterson, Jr., 94, of Transfer, passed away late Tuesday morning, October 20, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Patterson was born August 2, 1932, in Sharon, a son of the late William C. Patterson, Sr. and Anna Mary (Ross) Patterson. He attended Sharon High School.

He retired in 1986 from the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corporation, where he worked as an iron builder for 32 years.

William was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time at his camp, where he would hunt and fish. He also enjoyed gardening, and he especially loved his dogs.

His wife, June L. Rainey, whom he married October 25, 1952, passed away May 16, 1996.

He is survived by two daughters, Debora Popovitch and her husband Larry, and Darlene J. Rinehart and her husband Robert, all of Greenville; three sons, William C. Patterson, III and his wife Karen, Greenville, Patrick L. Patterson, Mercer, and John P. Patterson, Transfer; sister, Marlene Weinberg and her husband Jonathan; and brother, Larry Patterson, all of Florida. He also leaves 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Salvation Army, 600 Fisher Hill St., Sharon, PA, 16146, or the Wounded Warrior Project, online at: http://support.woundedwarriorproject.org

In keeping with William's wishes, there will be no services.