Dr. William M Gallagher, 80 of Valley View, loving husband, father and Pap-Pap,
passed away peacefully at home on the evening of September 17th, due to complications from Alzheimers.

William was born on February 22, 1942 in Hazleton, PA, to the late Joseph and
Jean Schaller Gallagher.

After graduating from West Hazleton High School in 1959, he served 4 years in the US Air
Force as a medic in London, England .
Upon returning to the US, he attended Penn State University, graduating in 1968.
He went on to earn Master Degrees from both Bloomsburg University and Lehigh University
and a Doctorate in Education from NOVA Southeastern University in 1996.

In the fall of 1966, he married Nancy E. Bachman in West Hazleton.

After beginning his career in education as the Director of Special Education for the Schuylkill
IU#29, he became the Principal at Tri Valley High School.
His final position was as the Superintendent of schools for Saint Clair School District until retiring in 2007.

Bill was an avid Penn State football fan. He enjoyed golf, traveling, boating and spending time
with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, James, Paul and Joe.

He is survived by his wife Nancy, son Bill and wife Beth, Solomons Island MD, son Sean and
wife Becky, Cumberland, MD. Five grandchildren, Kiera, Brooklyn, NY, Allison, Solomons Island,
MD, Riley, Finnigan and Sullivan, Cumberland, MD, sisters Louise, Mary Ellen and Katie, and
brother Mike.

A Celebration of Life Service was held at 11am on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc, 200 W Main St, Valley View PA 17983. Visitation was from 10am to 11am.

In lieu of flowers, we are asking that you consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's
Association www.alz.org or your favorite charity.