William G. Granger Jr. 1942-2026

He was born July 1, 1942, in Niles, the son of William George and Daisy Erwin Granger Sr.

Bill was a 1961 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School, and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps.

He retired from American Welding in 1993, after working his way up over 30 years to torch burner, a position he truly enjoyed.

He enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, canning and working on any type of project in his garage.

Bill is survived by three daughters, Shari Granger of Niles, Deborah Anderson of Warren and Gail (Tom) Cogswell of Greenville, Pa.; son, William G. (Renee) Granger III of Safety Harbor, Florida; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and his beloved dogs, Ginger and Jetta.

He was preceded in death by his wife, June Elizabeth Tidd Granger, whom he married on July 20, 1968, and who passed away on Oct. 4, 2011; and his siblings, Duane Granger, Dean William Granger, Delbert Eugene Granger, Glenadine Reaser and Kenneth Geer.

Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home in Niles. The funeral will follow at noon. Chaplain Dan Yargo from Ohio Living Hospice will officiate.

Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery.

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