William Houser

William H. "Bill" Houser of Millerton, PA passed away at The Green Home in Wellsboro on November 10, 2014 at the age of 90, after a short illness. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Jean Wilcox Houser, and his parents, Hugh and Katheryn Houser of Millerton. He is survived by his sister, Ellen Houser Good of Big Flats, NY; daughters Elizabeth Houser Rosen of Los Angeles, CA and Anne Houser of Millerton, PA; nieces Judy Richmond, Connie Verbridge, Kim Livingston, Michelle Wilcox, JanetWilcox-Acquilano, and Katheryn Good, and nephews Mike Wilcox and Matthew Good.Bill graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College (now Mansfield University) in 1950 with a BS in Education, after which he became a teacher. He continued his studies to become a guidance counselor, and is retired from the Elmira School District. Bill loved baseball, movies, Big Band music, and fishing. He often traveled throughout the North East in search of prime fishing spots. Bill was a long-time member of Tioga Masonic Lodge No. 373, F and AM. A memorial service will be scheduled at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of William Houser to the Mansfield University Alumni Association through the MU Foundation at 524 North HallMansfield, PA 16933.