Winthrop Sargent Worcester, Jr.
Winthrop Sargent Worcester, Jr., 93, passed away on January 15, 2015.
He was born January 27, 1921 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania to Winthrop Sargent and Grace Ella Worcester, the fifth of six children. He graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1942.
Worcester enlisted in the Army Air Corps in September 1942 as he felt compelled to serve his country in battle rather than remain stateside as an engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft. He became a member, as co-pilot, of the 15th Air Force, 483rd Bombardment Group, 816th Squadron which was stationed in Foggia, Italy. Flying their 37th sortie on July 18, 1944 during the Memmingen Mission, his B-17 was shot down and he subsequently became a prisoner of war for nine months at Stalag Luft 1, an officer's camp, in Barth, Germany.
Win is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jane Gibb Worcester, whom he met at Piper Aircraft after discharge from the service at war's end. Together they shared a rich life, including travel, family gatherings, friends, school and community activities. His engineering career also included work at U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh and B.F. Goodrich in Akron, where he was issued five patents. Later he consulted with NOVEX in Wadsworth. After retirement, Win and Jane partnered in developing his lifelong passion for fine woodworking -- making toys and furniture for friends and family, he the engineer, designer, and crafter and she the quality control manager. In addition they were active in their church, Faith Presbyterian and other organizations, including AARP and the Ex POWs. Win led a boy scout and Explorer Scout Troop in earlier years.
Family members surviving are three daughters, Mary Newell (Denny), Susan Staul (Ron), and Gail Klise (Don); one son, Winthrop Gibb (Rhonda); ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Akron, on Friday, January 23, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2540 S. Main St., Akron, on Saturday, January 24, at 11 a.m. with one calling hour prior to the service, Pastor Mark Scholten officiating. Interment will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Monday, January 26 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or AGMC VNS Hospice Care, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333. Funeral home and church maps, directions, and the Worcester Family condolence book are available at the funeral home's website.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Jan. 18 to Jan. 23, 2015
Winthrop Sargent Worcester, Jr., 93, passed away on January 15, 2015.
He was born January 27, 1921 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania to Winthrop Sargent and Grace Ella Worcester, the fifth of six children. He graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1942.
Worcester enlisted in the Army Air Corps in September 1942 as he felt compelled to serve his country in battle rather than remain stateside as an engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft. He became a member, as co-pilot, of the 15th Air Force, 483rd Bombardment Group, 816th Squadron which was stationed in Foggia, Italy. Flying their 37th sortie on July 18, 1944 during the Memmingen Mission, his B-17 was shot down and he subsequently became a prisoner of war for nine months at Stalag Luft 1, an officer's camp, in Barth, Germany.
Win is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jane Gibb Worcester, whom he met at Piper Aircraft after discharge from the service at war's end. Together they shared a rich life, including travel, family gatherings, friends, school and community activities. His engineering career also included work at U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh and B.F. Goodrich in Akron, where he was issued five patents. Later he consulted with NOVEX in Wadsworth. After retirement, Win and Jane partnered in developing his lifelong passion for fine woodworking -- making toys and furniture for friends and family, he the engineer, designer, and crafter and she the quality control manager. In addition they were active in their church, Faith Presbyterian and other organizations, including AARP and the Ex POWs. Win led a boy scout and Explorer Scout Troop in earlier years.
Family members surviving are three daughters, Mary Newell (Denny), Susan Staul (Ron), and Gail Klise (Don); one son, Winthrop Gibb (Rhonda); ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Akron, on Friday, January 23, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2540 S. Main St., Akron, on Saturday, January 24, at 11 a.m. with one calling hour prior to the service, Pastor Mark Scholten officiating. Interment will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Monday, January 26 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or AGMC VNS Hospice Care, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333. Funeral home and church maps, directions, and the Worcester Family condolence book are available at the funeral home's website.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Jan. 18 to Jan. 23, 2015
Winthrop Sargent Worcester, Jr.
Winthrop Sargent Worcester, Jr., 93, passed away on January 15, 2015.
He was born January 27, 1921 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania to Winthrop Sargent and Grace Ella Worcester, the fifth of six children. He graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1942.
Worcester enlisted in the Army Air Corps in September 1942 as he felt compelled to serve his country in battle rather than remain stateside as an engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft. He became a member, as co-pilot, of the 15th Air Force, 483rd Bombardment Group, 816th Squadron which was stationed in Foggia, Italy. Flying their 37th sortie on July 18, 1944 during the Memmingen Mission, his B-17 was shot down and he subsequently became a prisoner of war for nine months at Stalag Luft 1, an officer's camp, in Barth, Germany.
Win is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jane Gibb Worcester, whom he met at Piper Aircraft after discharge from the service at war's end. Together they shared a rich life, including travel, family gatherings, friends, school and community activities. His engineering career also included work at U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh and B.F. Goodrich in Akron, where he was issued five patents. Later he consulted with NOVEX in Wadsworth. After retirement, Win and Jane partnered in developing his lifelong passion for fine woodworking -- making toys and furniture for friends and family, he the engineer, designer, and crafter and she the quality control manager. In addition they were active in their church, Faith Presbyterian and other organizations, including AARP and the Ex POWs. Win led a boy scout and Explorer Scout Troop in earlier years.
Family members surviving are three daughters, Mary Newell (Denny), Susan Staul (Ron), and Gail Klise (Don); one son, Winthrop Gibb (Rhonda); ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Akron, on Friday, January 23, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2540 S. Main St., Akron, on Saturday, January 24, at 11 a.m. with one calling hour prior to the service, Pastor Mark Scholten officiating. Interment will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Monday, January 26 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or AGMC VNS Hospice Care, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333. Funeral home and church maps, directions, and the Worcester Family condolence book are available at the funeral home's website.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Jan. 18 to Jan. 23, 2015
Winthrop Sargent Worcester, Jr., 93, passed away on January 15, 2015.
He was born January 27, 1921 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania to Winthrop Sargent and Grace Ella Worcester, the fifth of six children. He graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1942.
Worcester enlisted in the Army Air Corps in September 1942 as he felt compelled to serve his country in battle rather than remain stateside as an engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft. He became a member, as co-pilot, of the 15th Air Force, 483rd Bombardment Group, 816th Squadron which was stationed in Foggia, Italy. Flying their 37th sortie on July 18, 1944 during the Memmingen Mission, his B-17 was shot down and he subsequently became a prisoner of war for nine months at Stalag Luft 1, an officer's camp, in Barth, Germany.
Win is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jane Gibb Worcester, whom he met at Piper Aircraft after discharge from the service at war's end. Together they shared a rich life, including travel, family gatherings, friends, school and community activities. His engineering career also included work at U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh and B.F. Goodrich in Akron, where he was issued five patents. Later he consulted with NOVEX in Wadsworth. After retirement, Win and Jane partnered in developing his lifelong passion for fine woodworking -- making toys and furniture for friends and family, he the engineer, designer, and crafter and she the quality control manager. In addition they were active in their church, Faith Presbyterian and other organizations, including AARP and the Ex POWs. Win led a boy scout and Explorer Scout Troop in earlier years.
Family members surviving are three daughters, Mary Newell (Denny), Susan Staul (Ron), and Gail Klise (Don); one son, Winthrop Gibb (Rhonda); ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Akron, on Friday, January 23, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2540 S. Main St., Akron, on Saturday, January 24, at 11 a.m. with one calling hour prior to the service, Pastor Mark Scholten officiating. Interment will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Monday, January 26 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or AGMC VNS Hospice Care, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333. Funeral home and church maps, directions, and the Worcester Family condolence book are available at the funeral home's website.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Jan. 18 to Jan. 23, 2015
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