WILLIAM LUTHER, age 67, passed away October 21, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.  He is survived by his devoted wife Dianne (nee Gabrenya), his sisters Colette Bender, Marie Glasow, Helen Tonsing, Jean Peters and the following deceased: Marian Smith and Carl (Bud) Luther.  He is the son of the late Carl and Dorothy (nee Cozzens).  Bill is loved by many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was a board member and held the position as Recording Secretary for the West Side Irish-American Club. He was a founding member of The McNeeley Library Foundation at the WSIA. In 2018, Bill was honored as "Man of the Year" for The WSIA for St. Patrick's Day.

Bill attained his electrical engineering degree from Cleveland State University.  After graduation he was Maintenance Engineer for Pioneer Mfg., Plant Engineer and Safety Director for Abex Corp. He then worked for Ridge Tool Co. as the Division Facilities & Environmental Manager whereby had responsibilities for environmental compliance and loss prevention at the company's domestic & international locations. In this capacity he traveled to operations in the U.S., Europe, China and Mexico. After retirement from Ridge Tool, Bill secured a position at RTA and was responsible for facilities & maintenance at the west-side rapid stations.

As a volunteer for the WSIA, Bill assisted in the maintenance of the building and grounds and was also involved with the Open Mic Night sessions.  He volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and for his home parish, St. Clarence.  Bill enjoyed working on home improvement projects and playing his guitar.

Funeral Mass Monday, October 26, The Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted) at 10 A.M. (face masks required).  Interment St. Joseph Cemetery (Avon).  Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD., where social distancing will be observed and face masks required SUNDAY 1-5 P.M.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Village Project, 27378 W. Oviatt Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140 or The McNeeley Library Foundation at the West Side Irish American Club, 8559 Jennings Rd., Olmsted Twp., OH 44138.

The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the Chambers Funeral Homes Facebook page.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 PANDEMIC WE WILL BE FOLLOWING THE CDC'S GUIDELINES FOR LARGE GATHERINGS AND MONITORING THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE FACILITY AT ONE TIME. PLEASE PLAN YOUR VISIT ACCORDINGLY AS YOU MAY BE ASKED TO WAIT BEFORE ENTERING THE FACILITY.  FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN.