William Empson Sr.

William H. Empson Sr., age 72, of Meadville, PA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday August 18, 2026. He was born on December 27, 1953 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late William R. and Barbara (Stevens) Empson.

He proudly served in the US Army. He enjoyed classic cars, going to car shows, fishing, hunting, watching and attending NASCAR races and spending time with his grandchildren.

William is survived by his fiancé of over 25 years, Ava Crawford of Meadville, PA; his children, Lisa Siuta and her husband, Raymond of Dawsonville, GA, Will Empson II and his wife, Alicia of Land O Lakes, FL, Chad Hower, Bram Hower, Hillary Brunot, Court Hower and Phillip Crawford; his grandchildren, Ryan Empson, Tyler Morton, Tyler Empson, Dellah Empson, Lily Empson, Ella Siuta and Madeline Siuta; his great granddaughter, Lila Empson and his sister, Debbie Jamieson of Lakeland, FL.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Randy Empson and Dennis Empson.

All services will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Erie VA Medical Center, 135 E 38th St. Erie, PA 16504.

Please sign William’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.