William H. "Bill" Bayle, 91 of Franklin, PA, formerly of Shippenville, passed away on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, at the Caring Place in Franklin, PA after a period of declining health.

Born September 8th, 1933 in French Creek, NY, Bill was the son of the late Carl and Dorothy Powers Bayle. He attended Clymer Central School in Clymer, New York.

Bill joined the US Airforce on January 15, 1953. He served as Airman, Air Force Weather Service, at Sampson, NY, Chanute, IL, Itazuki, Japan, and Kansas City Missouri, until being honorably discharged on January 14, 1957. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal, while serving. He attended Gannon University in Erie, PA from 1957-1960. He was employed as the Assistant Manager of Barney's Firestone in Corry, PA from 1957-1971, and owned and operated Bayle's Family Restaurant in Corry, PA from 1967-1971. In 1972, he began working for Troese Brothers, holding various restaurant management positions at the Venture Inn in Corry and the Captain Loomis Inn in Clarion. He served as Food Service Supervisor at Abraxas Foundation from 1984 until his retirement in 1994. During his retirement years, he delivered papers for Venango News and worked part-time as a cook at Highland Oaks in Shippenville.

Bill was kind, caring, and generous. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed watching sports, and he was well-known locally for baking delicious pies! Until recent years, Bill was always on the go. He had Boxer dogs all his life and lost his best dog-friend, Max, earlier in the year to cancer.

Bill married the former R. Louise Clawson on April 16, 1983. She preceded him in death in 2006.

Bill is survived by his five step-children, Robert Keister (Cathie), of Council Bluffs, IA, Ronda Miller (Jessie) of Ninevah, PA, Susan Ochs of Lucinda, PA, Debra Walt (Michael) of Bradford, PA, and Linda Keister of Franklin, PA. He is also survived by his sister, Arlene Bemis of Clymer, brother, David Bayle (Karen) of Harrisville, UT, brothers-in-law, Ronald Willey of Jamestown, NY, and Chester "Ted" Davis of Strattanville, PA, and sister-in-law, Shirley Clawson of Riverton, UT. Also surviving are grandchildren Kristie Pfendler (Brian) of Johnstown, PA, Daniel Ochs Jr (Misty) of Fayetteville, NC, Anthony Ochs (Brandy) of Clarion, Joshua Ochs of Harrisville, PA, Miranda Ochs of Erie, PA, Katelynne Trudgen (Jake) of Lickingville, PA, and Elizabeth, Asa, and Adeline Walt of Bradford. He is survived by several nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren, as well.

Bill was preceded in death by infant sisters Nyla and Jean Bayle, and Judith A. Willey. He was also preceded in death by a child brother, Patrick Bayle, brothers-in-law, Merton Bemis and Albert Clawson, and sister-in-law, Lois Davis.

A memorial service will be held at Relevant Church, 100 W. South St., Corry, PA 16407, on Saturday, November 9, 2024,at 2 o'clock p.m. with Pastor Les Utegg, Jr. officiating. A luncheon at the church will follow. Interment will be at Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville, PA at a future date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Ambulance Services, Inc., PO Box 909, Franklin, PA, 16323 or a charity of one's choice. The family would like to thank the staff of Community Ambulance Services, The Caring Place, and Helping Hands Home Care Service for providing exceptional care during Bill's final days.

Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory in Clarion.

Friends and family may send online condolences, memorials, and obtain additional information by visiting www.goblefh.net.