Akron -- William P. Nelson, 85, of Akron, NY, formerly of Lancaster.
Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Hoffman Baranyi-Nelson). Devoted father of Cindy Elliott (Dave), Donna (Richard Miller), Roger Baranyi (Barb) and deceased son, Bernard Baranyi.
Loving grandpa and papa of Amber Sharick (Nick), Ashley (Travis Brooke), Shannon (Tony Cinotti) and great grandfather of six.
Bill was a United States Navy Veteran serving in the Korean War. Owner of Lancaster Liquor Store, Member of the Lancaster Moose Lodge and Member of the American Legion. Retired from Bennett Mfg. in Alden.
Family and friends may call Wednesday, July 26 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 East Main Street, Corfu. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 27, at 10 a.m. at St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, 5771 Buell St., Akron, NY. Burial will be in St. Adalbert’s Cemetery, Broadway Rd., Lancaster, following Mass.
