William H. Milne

February 28, 1925 - November 8, 2019

William H. ‘Bill’ Milne, 94, of Rochester, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019, in Rochester Manor. He was born February 28, 1925, in Rochester, son of the late Harvey W. and Lida (Jackson) Milne. He was a retired employee with the former J&L Steel Corp., Aliquippa. Bill was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rochester, where he was a former usher and involved in various other activities. He was a member of the board of directors of Circle of Friends, Baden, where had been former Treasurer and served on the Circle of Friends Council. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Dorothy J. (Gardner) Milne; a daughter, Donna J. Murphy of Rochester Twp.; a son, William A. Milne and his partner, Stephen Carr of Mobile Ala.; two grandsons, N. Seth Murphy and Loredana Yenick of Zelienople and Larry and Marla Murphy of Industry; one great-grandson, Dillon Murphy and his girlfriend, Brianna Pilch of Industry, three great granddaughters, Riley Murphy, Brianna and Makayla Reed, all of Industry; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Milne Rochester and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Ansell and three brothers, Thomas, Richard and Robert Milne. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, from 3 to 5 p.m. in WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester. Where a Celebration of Life service will be held at 5:15 p.m. His pastor, Reverend Gregory S. Clagg will officiate. Family wishes memorial contributions to be made to Circle of Friends, 371 Linmore Ave. Baden, PA 15005. The family would like to thank Dr. Christopher Gehrlein, Mother Teresa Hospice and the staff at Rochester Manor for the care and comfort given to our Dad.