William A. “Bill” Worzel, 81, of Barryville, NY a longtime resident of the area, passed away peacefully Monday, March 18, 2024 at the Care Center, Liberty, NY.

The son of the late Raymond and Emma (Williams) Worzel, he was born February 19, 1943 in Pond Eddy, NY.  Bill was married to Martha (Eldred) Worzel for 61 years.

Bill was a retired Master Sergeant with the US Air Force, and a retired manager of the Highland General Store.

Bill was a faithful member of St. Ann’s Church, Shohola, PA.  He was a member of American Legion Post 1363, Eldred, NY.  He was a dedicated member of the Highland Planning Board.  He was a member of the Beaver Brook Rod and Gun Club and a former member of the Yulan Rod and Gun Club.  In his youth, he was a Boy Scout and later a board member of the Katahdin Area Boy Scout Council in Maine.

A family statement reads: “Bill was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.  Family was very important to Bill, and his family always came first.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener.   He was an avid  Red Sox fan and enjoyed country music.  He had a really good sense of humor.  He was so damn smart; he could fix anything! He also enjoyed an occasional Schaefer beer.  He will truly be missed by all, but especially by his loving wife, Martha.”

Survivors include his wife: Martha, and their four children: Paul Worzel of Eldred, NY., Beth Ann Worzel of New Albany, Indiana, Brian Worzel and his wife Heather of Glen Spey, NY., Amy Sommers and her husband Jerome of Barryville, NY.; two sisters: Betty Shields, Marilyn Dellert, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandsons, many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his two kitty cats: Boston and Fenway.

Bill is predeceased by his siblings; Frances Braun, Shirley Collins, his grandson and a great granddaughter.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 2-4pm and 7-9p and Friday, March 22, 2024 from 9-9:30am at the Harrison Rasmussen Funeral Home, 3412 SR 97, Barryville, NY 12719.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 22, 2024 at 10am St. Ann’s RC Church, Shohola, PA.  Christian Burial will take place in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Shohola, PA.

Donations may be made to St. Ann’s Church, 123 Richardson Ave., Shohola, PA  18458  or Beaverbrook Rod and Gun Club Kids Fish for Fun activity, c/o JP Lang, 346 Beaver Brook Rd., Narrowsburg, NY 12764.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harrison Rasmussen Funeral Home Barryville, NY.  845-557-8010