Obituaries
August 12, 1964 - September 30, 2024 Service Date: October 19, 2024 Funeral Home Harding Litwin Funeral Home William James Burgess, 60, of Shickshinny passed away on Sept. 30, 2024 at the Va Medical Center. He was born on August 12, 1964 in Meshoppen Pa, and he was the son of William A. and Gwen Christian Burgess. William was married to the former Joyce Ann Wildoner for 15 years. Bill graduated Tunkhannock High School in 1982 and he enlisted in the United States Army where he served his county. Bill worked at many jobs in the area, and he was most proud of being the owner of the Lovelton Hotel. Bill retired after working 16 years at the Dallas State Correctional Institute. Bill played for many years in the local softball leagues and on the SCI softball team. Bill enjoyed hunting, cooking and entertaining friends, traveling, and he always had a sense of humor that could make anyone laugh. Bill is preceded in death by his father and his nephew Jeremy Austin Porter. In addition to his wife and mother his is survived by his son; James Burgess of Meshoppen, grandson Austin James Burgess, of Tunkhannock, siblings Jill Porter of Lovelton, and Judy Morris and husband George of Lovelton, stepsons Craig Wilson of Wilkes-Barre, and Corey Wilson and wife Lindsey of Edwardsville, grandchildren; Theodora, Declan, and Wade Wilson, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Oct. 19th at 5pm from that Harding Litwin Funeral Home 123 West Tioga Street Tunkhannock. A visitation will be held from 3pm until the time of the service. Bill’s SCI honor guard and Coworkers will be standing guard during visitation hours along with performing a service starting at 3pm. Internment will be private at the convenience of the family. For online condolences or directions visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the https://www.hospicesacredheart.org/donate William James Burgess

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