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Obituaries » Harold R. Williams September 14, 1930 - February 26, 2017 Harold “Shorty” Williams, 86 of Exeter, passed away Sunday Morning, February 26, 2017 at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, Plains, Twp., PA, after a lengthy illness. Born in White Haven, he was the son of the late Ernest & Luella (Russel) Williams. He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict and was employed by Purolator Courier for over 30 years. Most recently, before retiring, he worked at A & A Auto in Exeter. He was often seen at Dunkin Donuts, The Donut Connection and Gerrity’s Market in West Pittston with his Best Friend and Great-Granddaughter, Sierra. He also enjoyed fishing with Sierra who was his life and reason to keep on pushing. Harold also enjoyed visiting his granddaughter Nicole and his Great-Grandchildren, who he loved dearly, before he took ill. He was preceded in death by his wife the former Gertrude Thieman, son Stephen Williams, Daughter Diane Williams, Sisters Lois Spencer and Carolyn Hoffman, and his Brother Donald Williams. Surviving are his Granddaughters Amy Williams, and Nicole Novick, Grandson Stephen Williams, Great-Grandchildren Sierra Williams, Jarrod McPeek, Jamie Hobbs, Antonio and Anthony Perna, Jayson Crawford, Michael Sharp, and Jada Sharp, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Harold will be held Thursday evening, March 2, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street, Plains, PA 18705. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Family and friends may call Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial Donations may be made to the VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd., Plains, PA 18711 in Harold’s memory.Harold R. Williams