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NILES -- Joseph F. Williams, 82, passed away Sunday evening, July 5, 2026, at his home.
He was born July 28, 1943, in Warren, a son of Ralph L. and Agnes Stuhldreher Williams, and lived in this community all his life. He was a 1961 graduate of Niles McKinley High School; a member of St. Pope John XXIII Parish-St. Stephen Church; Niles FOP Lodge No. 27; and Knights of Columbus Niles Council 1681.
Joe was a retired police officer with the Niles Police Department. He enjoyed going to the casinos, reminiscing and telling stories about his days with the Niles police. Most of all, he cherished spending time with his family.
Joe is survived by a daughter, Kristen Wolfe of Niles; six grandchildren, Dawn Shaulis (Dan Craver) of Columbus, Darrin Shaulis of Hebron, Kentucky, Ryan (Ashley) Wolfe of Columbus, Joseph (Jennifer) Williams Jr. of Warren, Jeffrey (Sabrina) Williams of Niles and Joshua Williams (Lydia Johnson) of Warren; eight great-grandchildren, Carmen Craver, Bryson Williams, Aurora Mechling, Fiona Williams, Evelyn Williams, Haley Williams, Aria Wolfe and Luca Wolfe; his sister, Agnes Noble of Niles; along with a bonus great-grandson, Oliver.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann L. Stabile Williams, whom he married June 8, 1963, and who passed away Aug. 10, 2021; his son, Joseph J. Williams Sr.; and two brothers, Ralph and Howard Williams.
Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026, at St. Stephen Church, preceded by a 9:30 a.m. prayer service at the funeral home, with the Rev. Leo Wehrlin as celebrant.
Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery.
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