OBIT: William R. HENNINGER, Sr., 2007, native of Blair County, PA

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WILLIAM R. HENNINGER, SR. 

  William R. Henninger, Sr. 75, of Sanborn, NY, died Wednesday July, 
11, 2007, in the Buffalo General Hospital, after a brief illness. 
  He was born on March 1, 1932 in Tyrone, PA, the son of William S. and 
Neva [ Price ] Henninger, where he attended local schools. 
  He served during the Korean War, with the United States Army, where 
he attained the rank of Cpl., prior to his discharge on November 30, 
1960. 
  He was employed at the former Kimberly Clark Corporation, Harrison 
Radiator, in Lockport, and as a Tool die setter at the General Motors 
Power Train Division for 31 years prior to retiring January 1, 1993. 
  He was a member of the United Baptist Christian Church, Lewiston, NY, 
where he has been a deacon for several years. 
  He was also a member of the Korean War Veterans 1st Calvary Division, 
and enjoyed hunting, fishing card playing and reading western books. 
  Mr. Henninger was a longtime member of the Niagara Sportsman's Club 
where he served as a director for 18 years, and a member of the Sporter 
Rifle Team. 
  Surviving is his wife of 46 years, the former Mary E. Kelly, three 
sons, William R. Henninger, Sr., Daniel G. Henninger, Robert James 
Henninger, two granddaughters, Lauren Henninger, Robyn Heywood, sisters 
and brothers, Geraldine [ William ] Miller, of Fallentimber, PA, Robert 
[ Dorothy ] Henninger, of Port Matilda, PA, Lucy [Jerry ] Irwin, of 
Bellefonte, PA, Deloris [ Walter ] Craig, of Julian, PA, James 
Henninger of Warriors Mark, PA, Oscar [ Karen ] Henninger, N. Arlene 
Sweeney, both of Tyrone, PA, Marilyn Hipple, of Conroe, TX, sister in 
law, Louise Henninger, of Bald Eagle, PA and several nieces and 
nephews. 
  He was predeceased by his brother and sister in law, Vern and Albert 
Kephart, and brother, Wesley Henninger. 
  There will be no prior visitation. 
  Friends are invited to attend a memorial service, Saturday, July 14 
at noon at the United Baptist Christian Church, 4800 Creek Road, 
Lewiston, NY.
  Burial will be in Pennsylvania later at the convenience of the 
family. 
  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the United Baptist 
Christian Church, 4800 Creek Road, Lewiston, NY 14092. 
  Visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com, for guest register.  

Tyrone Daily Herald, July 12, 2007