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William "Bill" VanFossan

2/23/1945 - 8/22/2025

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Obituary For William "Bill" VanFossan

William “Bill” Van Fossan, 80, of Steubenville, passed away on Friday August 22, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center West. He was born on February 23, 1945 in Boardman, Ohio, the son of the late Harold and Mary Van Fossan.

Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon and his children, Megan Marie (Jose’) Van Fossan-Zambonino of Washington, PA, Amy Elizabeth Dorsey of Steubenville, and granddaughter Justina Dorsey.

Bill grew up in Boardman, Ohio and continued his education with a B.S. Degree in Human Resources Management. After school he worked at the Alliance YMCA for several years and entered the Army and served in Special Services from 1970 to 1972. He returned to “Y” work for a number of years. He changed careers and was in Human Resources Management for the next 36 years working with several companies and corporations.

He received many honors over the years including: YMCA Senior Certification, Army Outstanding Community Service Award and Army Commendation Metal Citation, Hospital Department Director of the Year, Jaycees Distinguished Citizen Award, YMCA Service to Youth, and Bank One Corporation Quality Award.

Bill was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. In the past, he served on Church Council, was Finance Chairman and chaired the Pastoral Search Committee. He was a Rotarian in three different communities and was a Past President in the Steubenville Rotary. At the District level he was active in Rotary Youth Exchange Program and served as District Chairman for several years. He helped grow the district program to the largest in the world. He served on Chamber Boards, United Way, and Rotary as well as a number of personnel councils in several cities. He was a member of VFW Post 33.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Additional visitation Wednesday starting at 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 10 a.m. with Rev. Michael Heckathorn officiating. Burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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  • 08/30/2025

    Leonard Jacobs

    Bill was a neighbor of mine in Boardman and we graduated from high school the same year. I remember him raising rabbits and his joy of showing them off to his neighbors and friends. He was a "good guy" among so many arrogant egotists. He was kind and gentle and very open as a young man. I'm sure his continued maturing extended this attitude toward everyone he connected with. My sympathies to you.

  • 08/30/2025

    John Pardee

    I remember Bill as a member of the Boardman H.S. Class of 64 and for his involvement with athletics and aquatics. He was a very good natured individual and we will miss him at our events. -- John Pardee

  • 08/28/2025

    Alan P. Seidler

    I am so sorry about your loss. Bill and I graduated from Boardman High School together and were in US Army basic training together at Ft. Campbell, KY. Bill had a very special sense of humor and was always cheerful. May God bless him and his family. Alan P. Seidler

  • 08/27/2025

    Saskia Garzon Zambonino

    Our heartfelt condolences to Aunt Megan and Uncle Patricio on the loss of Megan's father. Though we did not have the honor of knowing him, we are keeping you both and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. — Saskia Garzon, (Salcedo Ecuador) 🇪🇨

  • 08/25/2025

    Maurice

    I was fortunate enough to meet Bill a few years ago and spend some time with him. He was a genuinely, humble ,God fearing, good man, a role model for many. One of the most solid , caring men I ever had the pleasure to meet, and grateful enough to spend some time around. Bill will be surely missed, but I know he's at peace and where he belongs with God in heaven.

  • 08/25/2025

    Lynn Rine

    So sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences

  • 08/25/2025

    Bob Lane

    So very sad to read of this. Loved working with Bill for a number of years at the bank---he was definitely one of the "good guys!" See ya on the other side! Bob Lane

  • 08/25/2025

    Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum

    May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of William Van Fossan, give you peace, comfort and strength... Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten... My thoughts and prayers to the family of .... US Army Veteran, William Van Fossan, is "A True American Hero" God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †

  • 08/24/2025

    Justina Dorsey

    I love you!!!! Thank you for playing such a big role in raising me! XO

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