William "Bill" L. Oaks

William “Bill” Oaks, 79, of Hopewell, passed away on October 25, 2025. He was the son of the late Willard and Geraldine Oaks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Crocker.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Sharon (Beatty) Oaks; his children, Sheri (William) Taylor and Lori Oaks; his grandchildren, Marissa, Cecil, William, Anthony, Isaiah, and Devandre; and his great-grandchildren, Javon, Azariah, Brayden, Maxwell, and Micah. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear friends—especially his Bradbury Squad.

Bill proudly served his country as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he worked for J&L Steel for 33 and a half years before retiring. He enjoyed spending time at the Mountaineer Casino Resort, tending to his garden, and keeping watch over Bradbury Drive. Known for his humor and warmth, his favorite saying to his family was simply, “Me too.”

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Visiting Angels for their wonderful care and compassion toward Bill.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 Eighth Street, Ambridge. Burial will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA.