William Robert Burns

William R. Burns, 76, of Derry, died Wednesday May 17, 2023 at his home. He was born February 26, 1947 in Latrobe, the son of the late William O. and Anna Jane Irwin Burns.

Bill was a US Army Vietnam Veteran having served in the 1st Infantry Division, had worked at Latrobe Steel and then became the union president. He belonged to the Slovak Club and Twin Maples with alot of his enjoyments coming from his times hunting and his beloved pets.

He is survived by his son Rhett C. Burns of Palm Springs, CA, a special cousin Tom Miller and several other cousins.

At his request all services were to be private.

McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Avenue, Derry was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.