William Nicholas Hill, 63, a resident of Sheppton, passed away late Thursday evening at the Hazleton Campus of the Lehigh Valley Medical Center.

William was born in Hazleton on October 18, 1959, son of Shirley (Juris) Hill and the late William M. Hill.

He was a graduate of the Hazleton high school, and was retired, having last worked for the Trintiy Lutheran Church in Hazleton, doing maintenance.  In his free time, William enjoyed watching all types of sports.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Diane Stewart of Sheppton, and by three nephews, Nicholas Nastafee, Jacob Nastafee and Cameron Stewart.  Two great nieces, Locklyn and Waverly also survive.

Private services for William are being provided by the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home in Ringtown. You may leave a condolence at  www.ringtownfuneral.com