William “Bill” Mays Jr.

James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 17, 2022

William “Bill” Mays Jr. was a caring husband, father, pap, GP and friend. He peacefully passed away, March 16, 2022 at age 91. He was born to William and Thelma Mays of Coulter, PA on April 6, 1930. Bill went to McKeesport High School where he met his loving wife of 70 years, Elaine (Ohs) Mays. He retired from the B&O Railroad and upon his retirement, he and his wife traveled the world and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. In his free time, Bill served the Methodist Church in downtown Irwin, loved his roses and planting in his garden, and was an avid poker player.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Thelma (Painter) Mays; son, Dale Mays; and brother, Richard Mays. He is survived by his by his wife, Elaine (Ohs) Mays; daughter, Renee Martz and her husband, Robert; grandson, Brett Martz (Addie); granddaughter, Heather (Mike) Johnson; great-grandchildren, Emma, Mats, Baylor and Nash. Friends will be received Sunday from 3-7 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will take place on Monday at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Irwin. Interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions in Bill's name be made to the Garden Club of McKeesport, 1400 Pin Oak Drive, McKeesport PA 15132. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

Originally published March 17, 2022.

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