William Loder Coston II

William “Bill” L. Coston II, age 82, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Meadville Medical Center. Born on September 28, 1943, in Meadville, PA, Bill, who espoused the Christian faith, was the beloved son of Richard and Dorothy Coston and a lifelong resident of the Meadville area, graduating from Meadville High School in 1961.

Bill married his teenage sweetheart, Lea Ann McNamara Coston, on March 21, 1964. Together for 61+ years, they built an exemplary life and family, with two sons, William Todd Coston (Jill) of Elida, Ohio, and Eric D. Coston (Calla) of Guys Mills. Bill was a proud grandfather to Jennifer, Tiffany, Troy, Brody, Kinsley, William, Warren, and Walker, and great-grandfather to six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Shannah D. Karastury, a special niece and nephew, Heather and Chad, and many other cherished nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by a brother, Richard E. Coston, and an aunt, Margaret Sledd.

While Bill held many positions in various industrial careers, he concluded his working employment primarily in the petroleum distribution and management field.

Additionally, throughout his life, he had a notable reputation for his volunteer work par excellence. Bill was a life member of the East Mead Volunteer Fire Company, performing both operational and administrative roles for over 42 years. He was a fire safety instructor and presented countless hours of liquid petroleum gas containment courses throughout Crawford County. He also made significant contributions as a local emergency management coordinator for Crawford County Emergency Management, served as East Mead Twp. Deputy Tax Collector, and supported Crime Stoppers of Crawford County.
Bill possessed a superb memory, a keen eye for details, and a relentless work ethic-all of which enabled him to serve his employers and local community faithfully during his life. For this, his life is worthy of emulation.

Funeral services will be private. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Vernon Township. Family and friends may wish to honor Bill’s memory by making donations to the East Mead Volunteer Fire Company at 23876 State Route 27, Meadville, PA 16335.

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Bill’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com. Arrangements are in care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Meadville.