Willliam Bill Valinch

William G Valinch 04/23/1945  - 04/01/2020 Born in Coaldale PA, son of the late William G Valinch and Julia McGee Valinch. Bill was schooled in three states, graduating from Pious X High School in Lincoln NE in 1962 He was a member of the Marine Corp Reserve and attended the University of Nebraska where he met his late wife of 28 years, the former Judith DiLorenzo. He was a member of St Richard’s Catholic Church, Barnesville PA.  Bill spent most of his adult life employed by General Carbide of Greensburg PA and was a long-time member of the Association of Carbide Engineers . He resided in Hometown for the past 5 years. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by an infant brother, William John. He was an avid golfer and fanatic football fan of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers and Pittsburg Steelers.  Bill is survived by a brother, John and his wife Patrica of Sacramento CA, his loving friend and companion, Joan Yacobenas and several nieces and nephews. Pending arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550  In accordance with the CDC precautions for the public concerning the covid-19 pandemic the family will hold a Memorial Mass celebrating Bill's life. expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Bill can be sent by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com