Wilmer I. "Bill" " Sonny" Mccarraher

Wilmer I. "Bill"," Sonny", McCarraher, 85, of Bethany Beach, previously of Coatesville, passed away on March 26, 2018 in West Chester.  He was the loving husband of A. Dorothy Melicher McCarraher for 67 years.  They started dating when they were 15 years old.

He graduated from Coatesville High School in 1950 and continued on to serve in the U.S. Air Force.  He received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

He retired from Lukens Steel  25 years ago.  He attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Coatesville.

He is survived by his children, Linda, wife of Francis Panik, Michael McCarraher, husband of Karla, Patricia Whiteman, Mary wife of Steven Maxwell, and Mark McCarraher husband of Pat, 15 Grandchildren and 21 Great Grandchildren, and siblings Jane VanWhy of Coatesville, Francis McCarraher of Chincoteague, VA, Lola, wife of Larry Gregor of Coatesville and Leroy McCarraher and wife Barbara of Coatesville.

A funeral service will be held on April 4, 2018, at the Wilde Funeral Home at 12:00 Noon.  Family and friends are welcome to come to the visitation from 11-12:00.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital by clicking HERE .

Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com