HEGINS • William H. Wagner, 86, died Feb. 27, at his residence. He was born July 13, 1932, in Valley View, a son of the late Daniel and Mary Hepler Wagner. He was a 1950 graduate of the former Hegins Twp. High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a mason for the former Russell Dietrich Construction, Valley View, prior to his retirement. He was a member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Valley View; a member of F&AM Valley Lodge No. 797 and American Legion Post 575, both of Valley View; and the Pennsylvania Trappers Association. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dora Mae Schwalm Wagner; three sons: Daniel Wagner of Hegins, David Wagner of North Manchester, Ind., and Dale Wagner of Halifax; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Phyllis Artz of Valley View; a brother, James Wagner of North Bend; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held March 4 at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Valley View. Burial with military honors was in St. Andrew’s Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 221, Valley View, PA 17983. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest book, visit buffingtonreed.com
