Obituary of William Donald Wilkinson

WILLIAM DONALD WILKINSON William Donald Wilkinson, 75, of Lake Havasu City, AZ died on Sunday, April 13, 2014 in the Havasu Regional Medical Center. Born May 13, 1938 in Polk, PA, he was the son of the late Foster and Ester Wilkinson. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 18 years, Barbara Matlock Wilkinson, and his second wife of 25 years, Helen Lorraine McKissick. William was a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and Franklin High School. He retired with more than 25 years of service at the U.S. Navy Depot in Mechanicsburg. He was well-known for his skilled carpentry and he was often found working on home improvements or renovating a room in their home. He enjoyed a good cup of coffee, a delicious dinner, traveling, dancing and he was an avid reader. He was also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #2399 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Lake Havasu City. William is survived by his significant other, Jo Paight; four children, Deborah Fritchey of Lake Havasu City, AZ, John McKissick (Carol) of Ellicott City, MD, Kim Wilkinson Shindle (Perry) of Mechanicsburg, PA and Constance Wilkinson Omo (Jerry) of Mililani, HI; eight grandchildren, Derick Fritchey (Melissa) of Harrisburg, PA, Ryan Fritchey of Mechanicsburg, PA, Sean McKissick of Ellicott City, MD, Meredith McKissick of Ellicott City, MD, Kai Omo of Mililani, HI, Kekoa Omo of Mililani, HI, Virginia Johnson of Maryville, TN and Katherine Shindle of Mechanicsburg, PA; two great-grandsons, Carson Etshied and Mac Mulroy; three brothers, Floyd Wilkinson (Gloria) of Polk, PA, Frank Wilkinson (Deborah) of Polk, PA and Lewis Wilkinson (Joanie) of Utica, PA; sister, Janet Sebzda (Michael) of Whittman, AZ; sister-in-law, Carleen Wilkinson of Conneaut Lake, PA, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and George Wilkinson, and sister, Lucille Moyer. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to William's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.