WILLIAM R. STEARNS age 95; beloved husband of Christine (nee Steinmetz), dear father of Debra Tyson (Scott), Linda Jackson (Ken) and Elizabeth Shore (Rod Wolanin-deceased) (Mark Shore-deceased), proud grandpa of Hillary Nestrick Brian), Rory Jackson (Deanna), Andrew Tyson (Amy), Ashley Fornshell (Brian), Cory Wolanin (Maria) and Emily Mahlich (Kris), great grandpa of Aiden and Brianna Nestrick, Lucas and Nora Jackson, Weston Wolanin, Emma Tyson, Gunner Tyson and Elaina, Luke, Liam and Lucy Fornshell, brother of Donald Stearns-deceased (Barbara), beloved uncle and great uncle. U.S. Air Force veteran Passed away December 29, 2025. Funeral Mass Friday, January 2, St. Mary's Church (250 Kraft St. Berea) at 11:30 A.M. where friends may call FRIDAY 11 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. at church.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Village of the Falls 25920 Elm St. Olmsted Falls, OH. 44138