William J. "Bill" Stenson, 76 of Daisytown, PA passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital.

He was born September 19, 1945 in Brownsville, PA a son of the late Joel E. and Mary Malinsky Stenson.

Bill was a graduate of California Area High School.

Mr. Stenson was a Veteran of the U.S. Army for over 20 years serving multiple tours in Vietnam and also in Germany. For his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm (Unit), Good Conduct Medal Clasp, Bronze 3 Loops, Expert Field Medical Badge, Marksman (Rifle) and Sharpshooter (Pistol).

After his retirement from the Army Mr. Stenson was employed at the Brownsville Hospital as an orderly/aid from where he retired after many years of service.

Bill was a member of the Centerville American Legion Post # 705, the Hungarian Club and A.C. Club both in Daisytown and the Miner's Club in Richeyville.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and dressing and playing Santa Claus for children at many local events.

On July 25, 1969 he married Anni Englert Stenson who survives. Together they celebrated 52 years of marriage.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two children, Andre Stenson of California, PA and Linda Hyatt of Waynesburg, PA; four grandchildren, Brooke and Colton Stenson and Emma and Parker Hyatt; sister in law Donna Stenson of Daisytown.

Deceased is a brother John Stenson.

Friends will be received Wednesday from 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 PM in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd., 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA where Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Edward Yuhas officiating. Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park. Full Military Rites will be accorded graveside by Centerville American Legion Post #705 and the U. S. Army.