William Frank

White

William "Bill" Frank White

Hornell

William White age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday (November 13, 2026) at UR St James Hospital.

He was born in Hornell, NY the son of Clifford White and Esther Cornish White, and a graduate of Hornell High School. Bill was a US Army Veteran, serving from 1964-1970. On June 25, 1966 he married Bonnie Houghtaling whom predeceased him in 2006. Bill had worked for the former North Main Lumber for 35 years, and the former Hornell Do it Best Center for 9 years before retiring. He was a member of the Hornell American Legion, and enjoyed traveling, hunting and fishing.

He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Bonnie White, and his brother Jack White.

He is survived by his 2 daughters Tammy (Joe) Pierce of FL, Amy (Tadd) Everman of Dansville, his sons Bill (Stephanie Halbert) White of Dansville, Kevin (Marce) White of Hornell, Greg (Stacey) White of Hornell, Jeff (Leah) White of FL, 14 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will be present on Tuesday (November 17, 2026) from 11am-1pm at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home 354 Canisteo Street in Hornell, where Service will be held at 1:00pm with Paul Mess officiating. Burial will be at Heritage Hills Cemetery in Arkport. A luncheon will follow at the Hornell VFW.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org

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