Obituary of William S. Brooks

William Steven Brooks, 81, of Pleasantville passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Titusville Hospital, following a brief illness.

Born on September 4, 1940, in Erie, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Gerald and Caroline Baker Brooks of Union City.  He wed Carol R. Wells in Union City on September 9, 1961. 

After 35 years, he retired as foreman from Universal Stainless and Alloy in Titusville. He was a member of Shamburg Church of God in Pleasantville.  He enjoyed gardening and spending time with family.

Bill was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother whose kind smile, strength, and caring heart will be greatly missed by his wife of sixty years, Carol; his children Lori Crawford (Curt) of Pleasantville, Bud Brooks (Joan) of Titusville, Larry Brooks of Titusville and Bob Brooks of Pleasantville; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Rev. G. David Brooks (Betty) of Erie; and sister, Willabelle DeSantis of Erie.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.   

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Shamburg Church of God, 15995 Rouseville Road Pleasantville with Pastor Fred Fry officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to Shamburg Church of God.