Obituary of William F. Marhafer

Glenville - William F. Marhafer, 76, died at home Thursday, September 5, 2019; he is formerly of Sumner Ave. Schenectady. Bill was born in Schenectady, the son of William and Mary Frances Marhafer. He was a graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School. He was a Postal Carrier for the U S Postal Service in Schenectady for 33 years, when he retired in 2000. He was an instructor for the American Red Cross, a member of the Schenectady Vets Club and a lifelong communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church. Bill was predeceased by his wife Sheila Marhafer, they married in 1966, she died in 2017 and their son William "Willy" F. Marhafer, II, he died in 2001. He is survived by their daughter Danielle (Roy) Ryan; daughter in law Anna Gabree; three grandchildren Ryan Marhafer, Brittany Ryan and Megan Gabree; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two sisters Ann MacGregory and Sandra Thomson. Funeral service, Tuesday morning 9:00 at Daly Funeral Home, Inc.. 242 McClellan St., Schenectady. Calling hours Monday evening 5 to 7 at the funeral home. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Schenectady. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice 445 New Karner Rd. Albany, NY 12205.