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William Daugherty

William O. " Doc" Daugherty, 73 of Girard, died Tuesday February 2, 2010 at his home.
He was born May 10, 1936 in Beaver Falls, Pa., a son of Viola Barber Daugherty of Wampum, PA and the late Oliver O. Daugherty.
Bill graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1953. He then attended and graduated from Clarion University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics in 1957 and later received his Masters Degree from Edinboro University. During the Vietnam Conflict he was inducted into the US Army where he was stationed in Hawaii.
He began his teaching career in Girard in 1957, and continued with his career there until his retirment as a Social Studies teacher in 2002. While teaching he was the senior class advisor for many years and also drove students to many activities and athletic events on the bus lines. He also drove for Grove City Bus Lines for over 30 years, traveling throughout the US and Canada.
He was a member of the Girard Presbyterian Church; a member of the board of Lake Erie Community Park and had many hobbies, including all types of trains, listening to old country music, an avid NASCAR and Richard Petty fan, relaxing in front of his fireplace, hanging out with his best friend Dakota and companionship at the Main Perk in Girard. Bill was an extremely helpful and caring person to many people in the community and will be greatly missed.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria L. Rea Daugherty, whom he married August 23, 1958 in Callensburg, PA; also by a brother, Robert Daugherty.
In addition to his mother he is survived by two sons, Brad O. Daugherty of Girard, Jason W. Daugherty and his wife Holly of Girard; a sister, Dianne Daugherty of Wampum, PA., a grandaughter Katelynn S. Vasilik of Girard and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Thursday from 2-4PM and 7-9PM at Daniel R. Edder Funeral Home, 309 Main St. East, Girard. Services will be held there on Friday at 10AM. Rev. Darrell Greenawalt officiating.
Burial will be in Girard Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of NW PA 2702 Interchange Rd., Erie, 16506 or to the American Cancer Society 2115 W. 38th St., Erie, PA. 16508
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Left by Rachel Koscielniak on 2/3/10

I am so sorry to hear of your Dad\'s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss Mr. D. He was a very kind and caring person. He will be greatly missed by many in our community.

Left by Pauline Olesnanik on 2/4/10

I was heartstruck to hear of Mr. D\'s passing. He was a wonderful teacher and I will forever cherish all the special lessons he gave me and my fellow classmates. I was privileged enough to have him as a social studies teacher his last year of teaching. I will forever hold onto those memories for he was a wonderful person and teacher. God Bless you all.

Left by Rebecca (Hagen) Baughman on 2/4/10

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Daugherty\'s passing. He was a wonderful person and great teacher. He was a friend to those who were a friend to him. I sat right in front of his desk while I was in his class. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. His life may have ended on Earth, but his journey continues in heaven.

Left by Ron and Becky Fagley on 2/5/10

We were sorry to hear of Bill\'s passing, but have faith that he has gone on to his eternal reward in Heaven. He was a good friend to many at GHS, and I always appreciated his humor, quick wit and helpfulness to all. He will be greatly missed.

Left by Sylvia Reeher on 2/5/10

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to all of you.

With love and prayers ~
The William Reeher family

Left by Ray Borland on 2/5/10

I was saddened to hear of Doc\'s passing. I had the good fortune to know Doc as a teacher, friend, and co worker. I will think of him often as I pull out of the yard with an oversize load.
Best wishes and condolences to his family

Left by Susan Steadman Mitchell on 2/5/10

I remember the fun, the education and the trouble I got into in Mr D\'s class...all of it great memories. So sorry to hear he is gone, but he will never be forgotten

Left by Sherri Meeder-Rapp on 2/5/10

Bill was a wonderful teacher and a treasured friend. After I graduated from Girard High School I continued to keep in touch with him on frequent trips back to Girard. My last encounter with him was at Albion Vet where he had his beloved dog and I had my beloved Cat. We both shared stories of our critters and gave each other one last hug.
I will miss you Mr. Daugherty and you will NEVER be forgotten. Goodbye my dear friend.

Left by Brooke maximum hair designs on 2/6/10

Sorry to hear about Bill, he was a great man and we will miss him dearly!

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