William R. Tallman

YORK - William R. Tallman, 81, died Monday, July 14, 2008 at Cross Keys Village at The Brethren Home Community. He was the husband of Yvonne [Yerger] Tallman to whom she was married for 51 years on May 4, 2008. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, July 18, 2008 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 950 West Market St., York with his priest, Rev. Fr. Thomas R. Hoke officiating. Viewings will be held from 2-4:00 PM and 7-9:00 PM Thursday at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York. A prayer service will take place at 8:30 PM Thursday at the funeral home. There will also be a visitation from 9-10:00 AM Friday at the Church. Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery with Full Military Rites provided by York County Veterans Honor Guard. Born August 4, 1926 in White Mills, Wayne Co., a son of the late Harold P. and Irene B. [Spinner] Tallman, he was a graduate of Honesdale High School and Southeastern University in Washington, DC. He retired from McCrory Stores in 1992 as Senior Vice President, after 42 years of service. He was a member of VFW Post 799, Patton, PA; Barnesboro American Legion Vozdak 508; Fraternal Order of Eagles 1244, Patton; and was a former member of Bucks Cove Rod and Gun Club. He also enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing. Mr. Tallman was a US Army veteran of WWII where he was awarded a Bronze Star. In addition to his wife, Mr. Tallman is survived by three sons, Michael J. and wife Jean Tallman of Houston, TX, Perry E. and wife Becky Tallman of York, and Thomas N. Tallman of Lancaster; five grandchildren, Christopher, Mary, Matthew, Brett, and Katie Tallman; and a sister in law, Evelyn Tallman of Boulder, CO. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard J. Tallman. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.