William Stuart Trafford, 86, of McMurray, died Monday, June 22, 1998, in Washington Hospital. Mr. Trafford was employed by the former Federal Paperboard Co. of Washington, and was a member of the 485th Bomb Group of the 15th Air Force during World War II. He was Lutheran and enjoyed hunting and fishing. On August 3, 1940, he married Hattie Caldwell, who survives. Also surviving are a sister, Mary Louise Criswell of Bethel Park; and a niece and two nephews. Deceased is a brother, Jack Trafford. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Wednesday, June 24, 1998William S. Trafford
World War II veteran
He was born April 1, 1912, in Pittsburgh, a son of Ralph and Louise Bickert Trafford.