Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era

William H. McGuire

William H. McGuire, 84, of Lancaster, died Monday, February 11, 2013, at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Scranton to the late William and Louise Holvey McGuire, his wife, Edna Brooks McGuire, died in 1980.A US Army veteran of the Korean War, he retired in 1994 from Asplundh Tree Expert Co. after 44 years. He recently delivered parts for Nolts Auto Parts. Bill had been a PA Golden Glove Featherweight Champion and Sportsman of the Year. A NASCAR and Jeff Gordon fan, he owned and sponsored Brehm Racing Go Karts for his grandchildren and friends. He was Presbyterian.Surviving are two children, Karen Cooley (John) of Leola and Joseph McGuire (Kendra) of Lancaster; two grandchildren; two brothers, Phillip McGuire (Diane) of Scranton and James McGuire (Ann Marie) of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Edna; daughter, Carol Newcomer; brother, John McGuire; and sisters, Marlene Pantelleria and Louise Uhl.A Viewing & Sharing Time will be held 6-8 PM Friday, February 15, 2013, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. Private Interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603.To send the family online condolences, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.comCharles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory717-393-9661