William H. Lohr, 96, passed away peacefully at his home on August 10th, 2025. He was
born in Rochester on June 16th, 1929, a son of the late William N. and Helen J. Lohr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his partner of 39 years, James L. Charron and a brother-in-law, Paul Hoback, Sr. He is survived by a brother, Jeffrey (Margie) Lohr of Portland, Oregon, his nephew Andrew (Dalna) Lohr and their children, Susanna and Reuben, his sister-in-law, Sue Hoback of Beaver, nephew, Paul (Amy) Hoback Jr. and their son, Cannon of Beaver, and niece, Angela (David) Hoffman and sons, Mathew and Ryan of Seminole, Florida. He will also be missed by his dear friends, Brenda and Moe Mercier and their family of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

WIlliam was a 1947 graduate of Beaver High School. He graduated from Grove City
College in 1951, and then received his Master’s Degree from the University of
Pittsburgh. His additional graduate work was done at The Penn State University. He
began his teaching career in Midland enjoying 10 years working with elementary
students. In 1962, he took a position in the Beaver Area Schools and became a principal there in 1964. After 38 years in the job that he loved so very much, he retired in June 1990. Not content to leave the school setting, he became a volunteer at the
Brighton Township School for the next 20 years. In addition, he was a volunteer with the Red Cross Blood Bank and worked with the Beaver County Academic Games. He was a member of the PASR and was in charge of their annual spelling bee held each Spring, served on the Board of the Beaver Area Educational Foundation, and was a member of the Beaver Area Heritage Foundation. In his free time, Bill enjoyed cooking, gardening, cruising on the ocean and traveling in Europe with friends.

In accordance with William’s wishes, no public services will be held.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared
at www.nollfuneral.com.

Memorial contributions may be made in William’s name to the Beaver Area Heritage
Foundation and the Humane Society.