William Jon McCormick, 74 of Greensboro, PA, formerly of Bentleyville, PA passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 in his home

He was born August 12, 1947 in Charleroi, PA a son of the late William J. and Janet M. Stech McCormick.

Mr. McCormick was a 1965 graduate of Lindsley Prep, a 1969 graduate of W &J College and a 1972 graduate of Duquesne Law School.

William ran a private law practice in Bentleyville for 49 years retiring in 2021.  He also owned and operated the Captains Watch B&B in Greensboro.

Mr. McCormick was a three time published author and was a recognized expert in the Whiskey Rebellion. As a licensed sea captain, he took several boating excursions. He also enjoyed hiking, traveling and playing the bag pipes.

Surviving are a nephew, John Petrisek of Bentleyville, PA; a niece, Janet Reed of Charleroi, PA; five great nieces and nephews, Ali, Owen and Drew Petrisek and Katie and Kellie Reed; his estranged wife Mary Lou McCormick.

Deceased are two sisters, Kathleen "Kam" Sherich and Kelly McCormick.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation Saturday, March 12, 2020 from 12 to 2 PM in the Greenlee's Bentleyville Funeral Home, 619 Main St. Bentleyville, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Washington area Humane Society, PO Box 66, 1527 PA-136, Eighty Four, PA 15330.