Wilfred Williams; 82; of Star Junction; passed away Wednesday; March 21; 2012. He was born in Perryopolis; on Feb. 26; 1930; the son of the late Iva N. Williams. He is a proud veteran; having served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He retired from U.S. Steel Irvin Works. He was a member of the Perryopolis VFW Post 7023. Wilfred is survived by his loving wife of 52 years; Dorothy (West) Williams; one daughter; Brenda Merritt and companion; Vaughn Watson; of Royal; Pa.; one son; Joseph Williams; of Star Junction; two granddaughters; Brittany Merritt and fiance; Ryan Guthrie; of Smock; and Samantha Merritt and companion; Adam Clark; of Royal; Pa.; two great-grandsons; Hunter Brown and Elijah Merritt; two sisters; Shirley Covan; of Ohio; and Audrey Lynn; of Belle Vernon; and a furry companion; Gidget. He was preceded in death by his mother; one brother; Clarence Williams; and one son-in-law; Jerry Merritt. Friends will be received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC.; 305 Rear Independence St.; Perryopolis; Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. and on Friday until 11 a.m.; the hour of service with Rev. Samuel West officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery; Belle Vernon; PA 15012. Graveside military rites will be accorded by VFW Gold Star Post 7023 and American Legion Post 752; both of Perryopolis.