William L. Dunlap

Youngstown - William L. Dunlap, 96, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by family. 

Born January 13, 1928, he was a son of the late Loren and Christine (Schuster) Dunlap.

 William graduated from South High School in 1946 and shortly thereafter served his country proudly in the United States Navy. After his service, William worked for Ohio Edison in Niles, OH and then briefly in Lorain, OH. William returned to the Youngstown area and started his own business, Dunlap Construction, where he and his brother, Jim, built custom residential homes for the next 40 years. He also co-founded and operated D&G Enterprises, which built in-ground swimming pools.

 On October 7, 1950, William married the love of his life, the former Justine Pelton of Hubbard, OH. William and Justine welcomed their four children and were later blessed with their two grandchildren. The two shared almost 55 beautiful years of marriage until her passing in 2005. William and Justine loved to travel and spent many winters on Sanibel Island in Florida. He enjoyed sailing, boating and woodworking.

 Above all, he cherished time with his family. He is most admired by family for his gentle soul, his love of family and his appreciation of a good life. He would always say, “It’s been a pretty good trip… so far”. 

He will be greatly missed! He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughters Laurie L. (John) Weber, of Columbus, OH and Sherri L. Dunlap, of Boardman; son Martin L. (Mary Jo) Dunlap, of Hartville, OH; his brother, Jim (Edith) Dunlap, of North Lima, OH; grandchildren Valerie Dunlap, of Kent, OH and Joshua Dunlap, of Athens, GA; lifelong friend, who William considered to be his third son, Dr. Jeff (Julie) Kesler of Toledo, OH and his grandson, Will Kesler of Fort Myers, FL.

 William was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Justine Dunlap; his son, Scott Dunlap; His sister Martha Pearce and friend/companion of 15 years, Donna Masters. 

Family and friends may call on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St. in Boardman. Dr. Jeff  Kesler will eulogize William at 11:30 a.m.

 Interment will take place privately at Mount Olivet Cemetery in North Lima where he will be laid to rest next to his wife.

 In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care in Uniontown, OH.

 Online condolences may be made at www.beckerobits.com.