Deacon Bill graduated from Shaler in 1976, and from Clarion University in 1980 with BS degrees in Marketing and Management. He and his wife Donna were married in 1985 and were members of Saint Athanasius Parish since that time. They have two children - both are married and live locally. 

Deacon Bill’s professional background has been in in sales, service and training. Because of his years of business travel, he’s been able to enjoy baseball games in all 30 Major League cities.  Deacon Bill was ordained in 2011. In addition to his parish assignment, he is assigned to the Diaconate Office where he helps with the formation of deacon candidates.