William Lawrence Deshane

William Lawrence Deshane

Male 1932 - 1977  (45 years)


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  • Name William Lawrence Deshane 
    Birth 12 Mar 1932 
    Gender Male 
    Death 17 Apr 1977 
    Person ID I24792  Stewartsny
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

    Father William Henry Deshane,   b. 22 Feb 1898   d. 1 Apr 1992 (Age 94 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Naomi Gray Riley,   b. 23 Jul 1908   d. 14 Apr 1964 (Age 55 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Family ID F7902  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sally J. Wise 
    Marriage 20 Jun 1952 
    Children 
     1. Debi Deshane  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. Lauren J. Deshane  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. Jill A. Deshane  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. Sharon Marie Deshane
     5. Brenda Lynn Deshane
     6. Lawrence W. Deshane
    Family ID F7806  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

  • Notes 
    • William L. DeShane - March 12, 1932 - April 17, 1977. Military Service: M. Sgt. United States Air Force during Korea and Vietnam. Son of William Henry and Naomi Gray Riley DeShane. Husband of Sally J. Wise DeShane. Married June 20, 1952.
      Newspaper Obituary -Wednesday, April 20, 1977 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - William DeShane 20 Year Veteran, Dies - William L DeShane, 45, of Richland was pronounced dead on arrival Sunday morning, April 17, at Oswego Hospital. He was born March 12, 1932, in Richland. The son of William and Naomi Riley DeShane,. He graduated from Pulaski Academy and Central School in 1950. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, October 1950. He served in Viet Nam. Discharged in November 1970 with 20 years of service. After retirement he has been employed by the United States Post Office in Adams, where he worked as usual Saturday, April 16. Married to Sally J. Wise, June 20, 1952. Member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Fulton. Survived by his wife, one son Lawrence W. DeShane at home, 16; five daughters: Mrs. Randy (Sharon) Southwell, Richland, Mrs. Ray (Debbie) Parent, Kent, Ohio, Brenda L., Lauren J., Jill A., all at home. He is also survived by his father, William H. DeShane, two brothers, Charles and Terry both of Syracuse and three grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, in Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Fulton the Rev. Carl A. Kruger, pastor officiating. Burial in Richland cemetery with full military services. Arrangements by Foster-Hax Funeral Home, Pulaski.