William E. Corbett

William E. “Bill” Corbett, 87, of Leeper, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on June 13, 1936 in Strattanville; son of the late Gerald “Jack” and Beulah White Corbett. Bill was a 1954 graduate from Clarion Area High School. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving from December 29, 1954 to December 18, 1957. Bill moved back to Clarion and graduated from Clarion State College in 1961 with an education degree. He was a History and Drivers Education Teacher at Towanda Area High School for 35 years. After his retirement, Bill still taught Drivers Education to his family and friends. He was rarely a passenger, but when he was, Bill always had a remark for the person who was driving. He was a member of the Alpha Gamma Phi Alumni Association, Pinecrest Country Club of Brookville, Marienville Rod & Gun Club, PA Association of School Retirees, and a longtime supporter of Clarion University. Bill was also a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #066 and Moose Lodge #101, both of Clarion. Bill was an avid golfer and card player. He always looked forward to his biweekly poker games with his friends. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and was an active dad, grandad, and uncle. He was a good friend to many and will be missed by everyone he touched. He is survived by his son, William H. Corbett and his wife, Melanie; his daughter, Cynthia C. Hoffman and her husband, Daniel; and his 5 grandchildren, Elisabeth and Megan Corbett and Henry, Edward and Levi Hoffman. Bill is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jean Corbett of Clarion and his nephews, Timothy Corbett and his wife, Terri, of Clarion, Steve Courson and Sam Courson; along with numerous great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Corbett, Bonnie Courson and Raymond ‘Bing” Corbett. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #066 at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion where funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Worship Leader, Gina DeLair, presiding. A luncheon will immediately follow services. Interment will take place in the Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Bill’s honor to the Clarion Forest VNA, 271 Perkins Road, Clarion, PA 16214.

William E. Corbett

June 13, 1936 - January 5, 2024