William J. Hoskin, 25, of E. Second St., Mt. Carmel, passed away Saturday, January 28th 2017 at his residence.  Born in Danville February 5, 1991, he is the son of William and Cathy Faust Hoskin Jr, Mt. Carmel.  He was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, class of 2010.  While in high school, he played as a full back and a linebacker on the high school football team.   He later graduated from Triangle Technical School, Sunbury, with an Associate’s Degree in Carpentry. Bill loved four wheeling and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Preceding him in death was his paternal grandmother, Laura Facer in July 2015, a paternal grandfather William E. Hoskin Sr., and a maternal grandmother Regina Painter.

Survivors

Father:  William E. Hoskin Jr., Mt. Carmel

Step Mother:  Cathy Faust Hoskin, Mt. Carmel

Mother:  Cindy Wariki and her companion Joseph Shriner, Wilburton

Brother:  Jim Hoskin, Wilburton

Brother:  Aaron Melfi, Mt. Carmel

Brother:  Tyler Hoskin, Mt. Carmel

Sister:  Katelyn Hoskin, Mt. Carmel

Grandfather:  Stan Wariki, Shamokin

Step Grandfather:  William Painter, Marion Heights

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial funeral service, Thursday, February 2nd, at 7 PM in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland.  Officiating will be Rev. Joan Brown, pastor of Grace United Church of Christ, Mt. Carmel.  A calling hour will begin at 6 PM until service.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Mrs. Emma Ahrensfield, P. O. Box 191, Mt. Carmel, PA., 17851.

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The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland has charge.