William Floyd Peters
January 20, 1940 ~ May 1, 2012
Born in:
meadville, PA
Resided in:
Meadville, PA
William Floyd Peters, 72, of 874 North Main Street Ext., Meadville, PA 16335, passed away May 1, 2012 at home unexpectedly.
He was born January 20, 1940, at Spencer Hospital in Meadville, PA, son of Mary M. Quinn and Floyd B. Peters.
He married Linda A. Leslie on Good Friday in 1982.
William (Bill) F. Peters was an accomplished Athlete in Football, Basketball and Tennis. He was the Quarterback & Co-Captain for the 1957 undefeated Meadville High School Football Team.
He graduated in 1962 from Allegheny College with a degree in Political Science; and in1963 received a Masters of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics at Tufts University in MA.
Master’s degree in hand, Peters was hired as Assistant Wrestling Coach at Conneaut Lake High School where he taught History and Spanish.
In 1969 he was hired at Meadville Area High School as an Assistant Football Coach and Social Studies Teacher where he taught U.S. History and World Cultures for a decade.
He continued his education receiving a J.D. Law degree and graduating cum laude from Cleveland-Marshall Law School. In 1979 was admitted to the Crawford County Bar.
In 1981, he was appointed to the newly created position of Crawford County Juvenile Court Master, a position he held until retirement in 2010. During his time of service he received the “2008 Permanency Advocate Recognition” from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Peters served on the City of Meadville Civil Service Board and the City Zoning Board.
Mr. Peters is survived by his loving wife, Linda A. Peters; beloved son Floyd William James Peters; two step children: Donald A. Osborne II, and his companion, Lorna Laffan of California; Leslie D. Berger, and her husband, Rick of Meadville; two sisters, Gretchen Barth, and her husband George of North Hills PA; Sondra Curth, and her husband, David of Louisville, KY; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchild, nieces, nephews and cousins. His Parents, Floyd and Mary Peters and a brother, Thomas James Peters, preceded him in death.
Calling hours will be held at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA, Sunday, May 6, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 870 Diamond Park, Meadville at 10 a.m., Monday May 7, 2012
In lieu of Flowers, the Family suggests that donations be made to the Crawford County Humane Society, 11012 Kennedy Hill Rd., Meadville or the Crawford County Civil War Round Table, P.O. Box 994, Meadville.
Bill was a devoted husband, loving Father, brother, Teacher and mentor who will be missed forever!
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With deepest sympathy. Carl & Kim Mailliard
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Love, Tom and Cathy
Linda, Floyd and family: We were sorry to hear about Bill. He was one of a kind. We will miss him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Debbie Wilson
Linda& Family
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Bill, such a wonderful guy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda our hearts go out with you and your family. I go back many years with Bill, during the time he was teaching at MASH and then driving to Cleveland for his evening law classes and return back to the area same night. Bill also took me along to University of Iowa to the NCAA Wrestling National Championships in 78/79 during my Senior year at Conneaut Lake High School. That was a great time as well as a great memory.
He was a great teacher and man. My Prayers are with your Family.
Linda,
Marsha and I were so sorry to hear about Bill. Please extend our condolences to Floyd, Sondra & Gretchen. We will miss him greatly. The “Board” has lost a founding Father. Please take care of yourself and we will be in touch when we get back to Meadville at the end of the month. Love, Tom & Marsha
Linda and family- we were sadden to hear about bill. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Dick and Linda Astor
I just wamted to mention that Bill will be truly missed in the Azalea Neighborhood ,he always had a huge smile and a wave for anyone passing by his house and I will truly miss a great mentor, it was Bill Peters that in my 9th grade History Class ask me to make him a Book Shelf and after completion he suggested that I get a A for that 6 weeks which showed me that a little extra work sure pays off. God Bless
Linda we are so saddened by Bill’s passing.My family sends there condolences to you and your family. We loss a friend, may he rest in peace. We will never forget you Bill.
I was only acquainted with Mr. Peters for a short time when I worked at the Juvenile Probation office 15 years ago. He was the nicest, sweetest man in the world. He will be missed my everyone he had ever met, I’m sure. My condolences to his family and friends. What a handsome fella he was!
With deepest sympathy for your loss. Every memory and every tear is a celebration of a life well lived and a friend well loved.
We will miss Bill dearly. Sheree and Todd
Linda and Leslie, I am so sorry to learn of your husband’s, stepfather’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda and family,
Our most sincere condolences.
Bill was a kind, great man, loved and respected by all lucky enough to know him. He will be truly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Melinda Irwin
Bill was an outstanding man. He will be sorely missed. I’m glad I had the opportunity to know him. Rest in peace Bill.
bill thank you for allowing me to share your life as a great teacher coach and roofer and mentor you made a difference in many lives may you rest in peace willy you will not be forgotten slick
Linda and Leslie, We are so sorry to hear about Bill. The first time I met Bill, I was walking up your driveway. Bill was driving away and I stopped him and introduced myself and told him I was there to work on a project for Linda. He smiled and said with a bit of a glint in his eye, “well I’m Bill and I’m just the painter” and smiled and drove away. My first thought was well he sure drives a nice car for a painter. I had a feeling he wasn’t just the painter and I could tell then he was one of a kind and most certainly one of the “Good Guys”. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I’ve known Bill (Billy)since 1st.grade at EastEnd School!I rarely check the paper on line from CA, but was shocked when I happened to today. My husband died 2 weeks ago, so my condolences to you,Linda. God bless you.
I will never forget Bill and will miss seeing him even though it was only lately at HS reunions. Even in gradeschool, he was a formidable athlete that was always a threat to our Second District basketball team. Not only was he a leader in our class in high school, he was one of the most honorable men that I have known in my life. We shared many good times and I most vividly recall that house on North Main Street with the green carpeting on the porch.
Linda, Leslie and Family:
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you as you hold your wonderful memories in your heart.
Warmly,
Janice Smarto
Linda & Floyd, how sorry we are to hear of the passing of your dear husband and dad. I knew Bill back from my high school years when he taught at Meadville High. Our son Mike has gotten to know him and you both because of his friendship with Floyd. He will sadly be missed by many in this community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May your memories be a source of strength and comfort.
With sympathy,
The Ralph Gomora Family
So sad to learn of Bill’s passing. We were best childhood friends growing up on Hillcrest in the 1940’s. He will be missed by many.
Bill was my closest friend as a young man. I am filled with sorrow and I have been reflecting on many of the great times we shared in our neighborhood. I spent many hours in his home and it was always a delight to be there. I have this wonderful picture of Bill and me standing next to the igloo we made in my back yard after one particular heavy snow storm. Every trip back to Meadville was an opportunity to touch base with Bill once more. Bill was kind and generous and I shall miss him very much. My prayers are for Linda, Floyd and all the extended family. Rest in peace my dear friend.
So sorry to hear of your loss Linda. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Family,
My sympathy to your family. Our community has lost a wonderful man. My first memories of Bill were as my Spanish teacher at CLHS.What a wonderful teacher, so many memories. He was a wonderful leader and teacher! I have always enjoyed our friendship.Bill will never be forgotten!
I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the Dear Wonderful memories I have of one of the kindest person Iv’e ever been Blessed to have known.You will truley be missed always. Linda,Floyd& all your family are in my thoughts & Prayers.
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Master Peters. He was truly a wonderful man and will be missed dearly. He was a very special man to me and my family. I am thankful God had put him in my life.
It was a pleasure to work with and get to know Master Peters. My condolences to his family.
Linda, Leslie and Your wonderful family, friends and co-workers, I would like give my heart felt condolences to you, sorrow filled my heart when I heard of Bill’s passing. One of the most Loving, and Kind Gentlemen that I have ever met. His contribution to the lives that he touched will be truly missed. I will never forget the personal time, conversation and wisdom that he shared with me. Our ERA Family will miss one of the “Good Guys”…”Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal”. Rest in Peace My Friend.
Linda Char and I are very sorry for your loss. You and Bill were very instrumental in allowing us to live our dream in Meadville and Naples Fl.
Linda and family…..Sorry to hear of your loss. I sure know what you are going through. I did not know Bill, but knew he taught at CL. Keep you chin up and God Bless you and family.
Linda, Sondra, Floyd, Leslie, Mary Lynn and family,
Jeff and I were crushed to hear of Bill’s sudden death. What a terrible shock! Bill was always so kind to us and was my all time favorite real estate attorney! He was an important ingredient in the ERA package as far as I was concerned and made my transition to real estate all that more fun! Bill was always great to be around.Just made me feel happy!
We will keep you and all the family in our prayers during this very sad time.
Fondly and with deepest sympathy,
Mary and Jeff Dunbar
mr peters was bar none the class of 1980 meadville highs favorite teacher.he always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye.he made meadville high a special place to learn. as a former student of his i feel guys like him only come along once in a millenium.bill also made meadville a special place he will be sadly missed.any high school in america would have been proud to have him.having known him since 1977 i will miss seeing him around town in his pick up truck.god bless mr peters,job well done.
Our condolences for your loss.Bill was one of a kind.
Joe and Kathy McBride
Bill was truly a nice person. He cared about others and spent his life in service to others. When I came home for visits, Bill was always a welcome sight and wonderful person to talk with. Part of his legacy will be felt by the many, many people that he helped, some as a teacher, some as a lawyer, some as a judge and many more as a friend.
Linda: I am very saddened by Bill’s passing. He was one of my favorite people on this earth. In high school, my idol; and then we worked together at MASH. Bill made the education process fun for all those young people that he touched. He and “Chico” with their sense of humor and positive attitudes help me through many tough days as a high school principal.
I admired him as the Juvenile Master and worked with him and the other judges on some projects. Most recently, I truly enjoyed our conversations about politics. I will miss him greatly. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank Coppola
Dear Linda & Floyd
We were so saddened to hear of Bills passing. I happened to drive by on Monday when he was mowing the yard and I wish I had known it would be the last time I would see him. He will always be remembered by my family as a kind and loving man. He always treated Jordan like a son and we cherish the many memories that Bill created for him.
With love, Carol, Jordan & Ashton
Linda, Leslie and the family,
We are saddened to hear of Bill’s sudden passing. He was a genuinely friendly person and touched so many lives. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him and enjoyed his company. Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
Linda and Family,
Our DEEPEST SYMPATHY,You are on our minds and in our PRAYERS.
Linda and Bill has helped us several times. (Real Estate)
Our DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
Bill and Patty Wise
Linda and family,
My condolences for your loss. I knew Bill when I worked at Peppercorn & Vine. I always enjoyed his company and his contagious laughter. He never spoke ill of anyone and had a heart of gold. He will be missed by all who were blessed to know him.
Dear Linda, Larry and I are very sorry for the loss of your husband. We’ve heard nothing but good things about him and that says a lot. We hope that your love and good memories carry you through the days ahead.
I had Mr. Peters in high school for Social Studies and he was one of my favorite teachers. He was always fair and liked all his students! My sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Peters. He will be missed I am sure by you and the community.
God Bless, Gina M. Jones
what a great service man, he will be missed by all he served in Crawford County and his bed and breakfast!
Dear Linda, Leslie and Family–
We are so sad to hear about the loss of Bill. I came to know him when I worked counseling children in the 1990’s and appreciated his work in the court system. I always enjoyed talking with him and learning from him. He was a really neat guy. Please accept our condolences and prayers for your healing in your time of grief. God Bless you all. Warmly– Erica and Family
The world has lost a very special person. From the first time I met Bill in 1973, I found him to be a wonderful man. He helped guide my husband and I through purchasing our business a few years later, he helped me deal with my aging parents (one with Alzheimer’s) as I had to make some hard decisions on their care. He was a wonderful, caring person. I spoke with him on Monday morning regarding his truck and in person the Friday before. He always made me chuckle about one thing or another. I truly cherish that. Our sympathies to you and Floyd on your tremendous loss. May God Bless
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Unfortunately a full court schedule of child support hearings prevent may attendance at his funeral today, but I’m sure Bill would understand the importance speedy child support determinations.
Joye and I recently ran into Bill and had a chance to chat about his retirement. He related that at first he wasn’t sure what to do with his new found freedom, but then realized he now had the time to catch up on his reading. He said he really loved sitting in his favorite chair reading a good book. Sounds as though he passed most peacefully.
For years Bill was respected for the way he served his community and especially the young folks who needed his guidance. What better legacy could there be.
A gathering in my mind of memories from Meadville High and Allegheny and of our class reunions….A friend who was ever warm and kind to me, as I know he was to all our friends. My tears are for the family’s loss and for the loss for the community of all who knew Bill and will cherish a wealth of good memories. In grief and deepest sympathy to family, friends, and the many people Bill’s life touched. We will miss him. Warmly, Wendy
Linda and Floyd – you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am glad to have known Bill and so glad he was such a great friend to my dad! He will be missed by all.
-Shanan
I had the pleasure of getting to know Bill while I was a waitress at Peppercorn & Vine. He was always full of such great stories and kind words. I am extremely saddened by the news of his passing and want to let Linda and the rest of his family know they are in my thoughts and prayers. Bill was a kind, humble, and generous man, he will be missed greatly.
We are so deeply saddened and sorry for your loss. Bill was truly a wonderful person and the nicest man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and may God bless you all during this difficult time.
Gene & Brenda Roberts
Linda, I send my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family on the loss of a great individual. Bill and I go back many years playing baseball in the Meadville rec league. I will keep you in my prayers. Lloyd Armour
My condolences to Bill’s Family. I just heard of his passing this weekend. He was a great teacher who left his postive impression upon me. He made it fun to learn in his classroom there at Meadville Senior High. I was Blessed to have him as one of my Teachers. May Bill rest in the peace our Lord.
bill I think of you often especially on the roof you were one of a kind and I am richer by knowing you rest in peace my brother
In remembrance of Bill