William "Bill" Hobiack was born in Old Forge, PA, on February 17, 1916 to Andrew and Anna [Wozniak] Hobiack, both emigrants of Ukraine. Bill is predeceased by his parents, brother Alek, and sisters Mary Harmon, Helen Huff and Rose Smith.In 1916 his father bought a farm and settled in Dushore, PA. Bill graduated from Dushore High School in June 1932, left the farm behind and hitch-hiked across the US working various jobs. In 1946 he settled in Detroit, MI, and was hired by Dun and Bradstreet. During his 31-year tenure with D&B they transferred him to California where he met and married Dorothy Hillard of Sierra Madre. After retirement he enjoyed wood-working, excelled as a handyman, and traveled around the world with Dorothy. Bill had a love for dancing, music, cooking, and telling jokes especially one-liners. He truly was a people person!Bill is survived by step-son's William and John Hillard, and several nieces and nephews including Carole Keith, Robert Huff, Sandra Smith, and Carole Harmon.
William "Bill" Hobiack was born in Old Forge, PA, on February 17, 1916 to Andrew and Anna [Wozniak] Hobiack, both emigrants of Ukraine. Bill is predeceased by his parents, brother Alek, and sisters Mary Harmon, Helen Huff and Rose Smith.In 1916 his father bought a farm and settled in Dushore, PA. Bill graduated from Dushore High School in June 1932, left the farm behind and hitch-hiked across the US working various jobs. In 1946 he settled in Detroit, MI, and was hired by Dun and Bradstreet. During his 31-year tenure with D&B they transferred him to California where he met and married Dorothy Hillard of Sierra Madre. After retirement he enjoyed wood-working, excelled as a handyman, and traveled around the world with Dorothy. Bill had a love for dancing, music, cooking, and telling jokes especially one-liners. He truly was a people person!Bill is survived by step-son's William and John Hillard, and several nieces and nephews including Carole Keith, Robert Huff, Sandra Smith, and Carole Harmon.
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