William H. 'Bill' Triplett

RED LION - William H. “Bill” Triplett, 95, died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Audrey V. (Smith) Triplett. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place in Red Lion, with a viewing from 12:30-2 p.m. Certified Celebrant Betty Frey will be officiating at the service. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery in York with full military honors by York County Veterans Honor Guard. Bill was born in York on July 8, 1916, son of the late Ayler and Sadie (Roser) Triplett. He was the co-owner/operator of Triplett Brothers Vending Company and the owner and operator of several local bar/restaurants, including Banks Hotel, Washington Hotel, and the Triplett Inn. He also was a truck driver. Bill was a life member BPO Elks Club #213, West York VFW, Viking Athletic Association, and the Victory Athletic Association. He was the President of York County Tavern Association from 1976-1977. He owned racehorses and was a Thoroughbred Handicapper and an avid hunter. He served in the US Army in WWII, where he was awarded a Bronze Star, serving in Italy, France, and Germany. Bill leaves a sister, Elizabeth Criswell of Phoenix, AZ and numerous nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Worthington, Lawrence, and Kelly Triplett had preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to York County Veterans Honor Guard, P.O. Box 712, Mount Wolf, PA 17347 or a charity of choice.