Bro. William H. Calkins, Jr. – Life Member

Brother William Henry Calkins, age 89, of Sweet Valley, formerly of Oak Hill, Idetown, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017, at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas.

Mr. Calkins was born in Shavertown on June 21, 1927, and was the son of the late William H. and Beulah Smith Calkins.

William served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Air Products in Hanover Township, after 30 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, the former Pauline Ehret; son, Steward J. Calkins and his wife, Elizabeth, of Noxen; daughter, Pamela Uttaro and her husband, Michael, of The Villages, Fla.; sister, Bettie Gordon Shilanski, of Shickshinny; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

At William’s request, there will be no funeral service or calling hours.