William “Bill” Reznor, who coached Grove City Little Eagles football, passed away after a brief illness.
Reznor, born on September 9, 1942, attended Grove City schools, graduating with the Class of 1960, and later studied at Youngstown State University and Slippery Rock University.
Highlights
- William “Bill” Reznor passed away on March 17, 2025, at 82, following a battle with short-term illness. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
- Reznor was named the outstanding County Official of the United States in 1984.
- He married Ramona Jack in 1964 and welcomed one son, William II, and one daughter, Catherine.
He also attended Culver Military Academy and Lander Vocational High School in Wyoming.
William served as a Squad leader in the Pennsylvania National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1968.
He also worked at Cooper-Bessemer from 1964 to 1978 in various roles across Grove City, Mount Vernon, Ohio, and Los Angeles, California.
Reznor was actively involved in the Grove City Jaycees, serving as President in 1976 and leading the chapter to #1 in Pennsylvania and #11 nationally.
He chaired the first Junior Olympics for area elementary students and coached Grover City Eagles football, later serving as head coach and President.
William held leadership roles on multiple boards and, in 1982, founded the Pennsylvania Republican Caucus of County Commissioners, serving as chairperson until 1995.
In 1984, he was named the outstanding County Official of the United States and received a congratulatory letter from President Ronald Reagan.
Former Coach William “Bill” Reznor Died At The Age Of 82
William “Bill” Reznor took his last breath on March 17, 2025, at 82, in Avalon Springs Nursing Home after battling with a short illness.
According to the source, the funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Cunningham Funeral Home, Inc., 306 Bessemer Avenue in Grove City.
Closed friends and relatives have offered their heartfelt condolences and prayers for Reznor’s family to stay strong in this heartbreaking moment.
He will always be remembered for his unforgettable contributions as a Grove City Little Eagles football coach.
Rest in Peace, William “Bill” Reznor.
William “Bill” Reznor Is Survived By His Wife Ramona And Two Children
William “Bill” Reznor married Ramona Jack of Grove City in 1964. They had one daughter, Catherine, and one son, William II Reznor.
Catherine tied the knot with David Webster, while William II tied the knot with Alyssa.
According to the source, William and Ramona had four grandchildren: Logan Griffen, Foster Reznor, McKenna Reznor, and William III “Trey” Reznor.
William’s grandson Foster studied at Gannon University and works at Ready. Foster’s Facebook handles shows that he has been engaged to Alyssa Tocco since June 13, 2024.
Their other grandson, William III “Trey” Reznor, lives in Grove City, Pennsylvania, and studied at Grove City Area High School. He plays football for the Little Eagles Football team.
William’s granddaughter, McKenna Reznor, went to Grove City Area High School and later attended Duquesne University.
Sadly, Ramona and William’s married life ended after 61 years following the tragic death of William.
Ramona and her children are mourning the tragic loss of William “Bill” Reznor.
Additional Information
- William was a founding member of the Penn-Northwest Development Corp. and led the Ridge for Governor Public Officials Organization, securing its endorsement.
- In 1995, Gov. Tom Ridge appointed William as Deputy Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, overseeing Correctional Industries, numerous infrastructure projects, and county prison inspections.
- After retiring in 2002 as the President of the Pennsylvania Association of Probation, Willaim remained active in community leadership, serving on the Treasure Lake Property Owners Association Board of Directors, including a term as President.