William Henry Wolford

William Henry Wolford, 83, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning November 1, 2026 at his home in the loving care of his wife Arlie and hospice. The world lost a good man who was born February 22, 1943 in Braham, Minnesota the son of Clarence and Nadine Wolford.

Bill was a 1961 graduate of Mora High School in Minnesota and following high school he joined the United States Navy and really did “see the world!” In his younger days, he enjoyed hunting and fishing especially the trips to the Outer Banks North Carolina with his buddies.

On May 8, 1965 he married the love of his life, who he said would give him a life, Arlowayne Peterson. They were married 61 years ago in Los Angeles, California in The Little Brown Church. Not loving LA and working at Fisher Body, they took the opportunity to transfer to the General Motors plant in Lordstown, Ohio where he worked for 32 years as a supervisor. After his “retirement” he worked at GM plants in Texas, Wisconsin, Kansas and China.

Bill was a dedicated member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Niles where he volunteered as the church handyman. He was also a proud member of AA, where he found friends, respect and sobriety.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Arlie; daughter Rochelle (Kevin) Davies of Philadelphia; son, Daniel (Jennifer) Wolford of Weathersfield; and the sunshine of his life, three grandchildren, Maxwell Wolford, Emma Wolford, Ava Davies. A bonus came with the birth of his great grandson, Ezra Wolford. He is also survived by his siblings, Sylvia Phillips of Minnesota, Brian (Cathy) Wolford of Minnesota, Kathy (Tom) Davis of Mantua and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday November 7, 2026 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. The Funeral will follow at 1:00 p.m. with pastor and friend Rev. David Conrad of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church 56 North Chestnut Street Niles, Ohio 44446.

Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 330-652-4311