William "Billy" Gillingham III

William “Billy” Gillingham III, 74 of Speers, passed away on Wednesday August 3, 2022, in North Strabane Rehab and Wellness Center.  Billy was born on March 19, 1948 to the late Estella Ann Gallagher and William GIllingham Jr. 

Billy worked as a mechanic in his father’s service station Gillingham Amoco in Charleroi as well as served in the Army during The Vietnam War.  But mostly he spent his youth raising hell, racing cars, and chasing women.  He was quite the character.  After a tragic accident left him disabled he spent he rest of his life meandering about the Valley.  He could be seen walking one of his beloved dachshunds on the streets of Speers or meeting and greeting everyone in downtown Charleroi.  Billy was also a faithful member of the Speers United Methodist Church where he ushered on Sundays. 

Billy is survived by his only daughter Chastity Mouyard Edner (Bob) of Bethel Park, four grandchildren, Antonio (Emilee) of Greensburg, Brennan, Jack, and Callahan of Bethel Park, and three grand-dogs whom he loved dearly, Savannah, Prudence, and Tink.

A graveside service is will be held at Maple Creek Cemetery at 10am on Saturday, August 13, 2022.  All dogs are welcome. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hogan-melenyzer.com

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