William J. Blakley, Jr., 86, of Uniontown, formerly of Belle Vernon, died unexpectedly Monday, December 9, 2019 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born August 12, 1933 in McKeesport, the son of William and Mary Jane Blakley.
Bill was a member of the Triumphant Fellowship Church in McClellandtown. He worked at General Motors Fisher Body Division and US Steel Irvin Works, both in West Mifflin and was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the US Army. Bill loved to play the guitar, spend time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, enjoyed adult coloring books and football.
He is survived by his son, William Blakley, III and wife Denise of Rostraver Township; two daughters, Kelli Fine and husband Jeff of Newell, Traci Blakley and fiance Tim Clark of Uniontown; son-in-law, Richard Capicotto of Rostraver Township; five grandchildren, Aimee Young and husband Mike, Kayla Blakley, Jeffrey Fine, Jr., William Blakley, IV and Richard Capicotto, Jr.; six great grandchildren, Michael, Hunter, Aubrie, Kendell, Ella and Elaina; sister, Rita Karnash of Glassport; brother James Blakley of Arizona.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Lois Cain Blakley who died July 28, 2006; a daughter, Marcy Capicotto; and three sisters, Catherine Margliotti, Joyce Booker and Marcella Synkowski.
Friends will be received on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela where services will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11:00 AM with the Pastor A.J. Byers officiating. Interment will follow in the Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth.