William S. Astrab, age 87, of White Oak, died June 1, 2017, at home. Born January 26, 1930, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late George W. and Anna (Dzuro) Astrab and the husband of the late Elizabeth Jean (Kunkle) Astrab.

Bill was retired from the City of McKeesport Fire Department, where he bravely served the families of McKeesport for over 22 years. He then worked at the former McKeesport National Bank, as an auditor for an additional 10 years. He was a US Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Bill was a member of the Corpus Christi Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 701, the PNA and the 11th Ward Club. He enjoyed NCAA basketball, telling a good story and most of all spending time with his family and being proud of his grandchildren. Bill was an original “East Ender,” and loved to share stories about the old East End of McKeesport.

Bill is survived by his children, Kathleen (George) Astrab – Stepansky of White Oak, William Astrab of Stafford, VA and Patricia (Ismet) Adnan of Gaithersburg, MD; grandchildren, Katlyn, George and Daniel Stepansky, William and Sarah Astrab, Noah and Zane Adnan; brother, George W. “Udy” (Joanie) Astrab of Elizabeth Twp.; also many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, June 5, 2017, from 2 to 9 p.m., with the City of McKeesport Fire Department service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Church, on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 1 p.m. Fr. Steven M. Palsa will be the celebrant. Committal with military honors will follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to VITAS – Hospice, 2009 Mackenzie Way, Suite 110, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066.

Condolences may be shared at www.jaycoxjaworskifh.com

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