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William N. Callaway, 80, of Rostraver Twp., went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2024 in Jefferson Hospital. A son of the late William G. and Florence L. (Altier) Callaway, he was born in N. Charleroi on April 26, 1943. A lifelong resident of Rostraver Twp., he was a member, lead usher, and past deacon and elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon, a member of the Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659, the Fairhope Rod and Gun Glub, All Ages Bowling League that he joined with his grandson, Kody, and the McDonald’s Morning Coffee Club. Bill graduated from Rostraver High School in 1961. He went to the electronics Institute for 52 weeks then attended Penn State Extension through Clairton Works, finishing at the top of his class. He was employed by U.S. Steel Co., Clairton Works, retiring in 2004. After retirement, Bill became a board member and secretary at the Rostraver Township Sewage Authority. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam. Bill loved sports; he was a former coach for Belle Vernon Recreation baseball, Rostraver Midget football, and Rostraver softball where he coached his granddaughter, Holy Tara. He was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates, Penguins and Steeler fan. He was Steeler season ticket holder for over 25 years. He enjoyed the games with his family and always ended up being the designated driver for the ride home. Bill’s greatest love is his family and grandchildren. He didn’t miss a chance to watch them in sports, cheer, dance, or any activity. Bill loved hunting and fishing as he was a hunter education instructor. He loved western tv shows, game shows, listening to the Gaithers, and doing Sudoku puzzles. Pappy was Mr. Fix It or Build It for anything that was needed. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sally (Kulik) Callaway, a son and two daughters in-law, William and Chemen Callaway of Rostraver Twp. and Sandra Callaway, also of Rostraver Twp.; seven grandchildren, Tori Callaway (Hunter Ruokonen), Tara, Kody, Samantha, Emily, Sarah, and Katie Callaway, and India (Michael) Aird and Cody Lealiki, a great grandson, Hunter Boso, a sister, Beverly Belczyk of Rostraver, a brother and sisters in-law, Larry and Lynda Callaway of Rostraver Twp., Twinkle and James Shaw of Delaware, and Sparkle Kulik of Belle Vernon; nieces and nephews, Laura Lee Callaway, Michelle Callaway Rodriguez, Larry (Jody) Callaway, D.J. (Lea) Belczyk, Jodi (Dennis) Yoney, Julie (Nick) Muro, Scotty (Cynthia) Shaw, John Kulik, and Nick Kulik; great nieces and nephews, Lyssa (Timmy) Gazdich, Brett Bishop, Bria Bishop, Larry Callaway, Malena Rodriguez, Gianna Callaway, Draydin Belczyk, Jordyn Belczyk, Malaina Muro, Madeline Muro, Nicky Muro, Brennan Shaw, and Riley Shaw, his close friend, Dan Klanchar, and many other special relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Ryan Callaway on December 31, 2010 and two brothers in-law, Donnie Belczyk on February 7, 2023 and Butch Kulik, and a nephew, Ricky Kulik. Friends will be received on Monday from 7 to 9 P.M. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 P.M. and 7 to 9 P.M. in the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon. 724-929-5300. www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 A.M. in the First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fayette Street, Belle Vernon, with Rev. Mary Kay Glunt officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members and officers of the First Presbyterian Church will meet in the funeral home on Tuesday at 7 P.M. to hold services as well as the members of the Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659.

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William N. Callaway

April 26, 1943 - January 26, 2024