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DOVER - Duane M. Wills formerly of Flinton, died Aug. 4, 2016 at Bayhealth Medical Center, Dover. Born Feb. 18, 1939 in Fallentimber, Pa., son of the late Gerald and Valerie (Hempsky) Wills. Duane …
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DOVER - Duane M. Wills formerly of Flinton, died Aug. 4, 2016 at Bayhealth Medical Center, Dover. Born Feb. 18, 1939 in Fallentimber, Pa., son of the late Gerald and Valerie (Hempsky) Wills. Duane was preceded in death by infant brother, Ron; brother and his wife, Jerry and Marie Wills; sister, Marcia Gulish; and sister-in-law, Judy Wills. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Sandra Swasing, whom he married July 22, 1961 in Coalport, Pa.; children, Kimberly Henry (Greg),of Dover; Randy Wills (Gayle Hurley), of Felton; and Rick Wills, of Dover; five grandchildren, Ashley Clough (Justin), Kylie Henry, Taylor Morris (Brandon), Devonne Wills and Albany Wills; two great-granddaughters, Lillian Clough and Savannah Morris; brother, Dale (Connie) Altoona; brother-in-law, Joe Gulish Altoona; and several nieces and nephews. Duane served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired in 1984 as a T/Sgt after 23 years service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved visits with his great-granddaughters. Duane was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Penn State Fan and enjoyed NASCAR. Funeral services were Aug. 9 at the Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, Pa., where Rev. Isaac Stuart officiated. Committal was at the Utahville Cemetery. Military Rites were provided by the Coalport VFW. Condolences may be left at www.gibbonsfh1@comcast.net.