William E. Ivan

William E. Ivan, Master Sgt., USAF, Ret., 80, of New Philadelphia, died Friday, April 28, 2017 while in the care of Community Hospice’s Truman House.

Bill was born in his parent’s home in Port Vue, Pennsylvania on June 30, 1936. He was the third child of the late Mary (Moseh) and Michael John Ivan.

After graduation from Glassport High School, Bill dropped out of Duquesne University after one semester because: “He was tired of being educated.” He joined the United States Air Force and spent the next 20 some years attending technical schools and courses in residence and by correspondence. He was able to attend many off duty university courses offered at his base of assignment, and finally graduated from Kent State University in 1977, a year after his retirement from the United States Air Force.

While stationed near Columbus, Ohio, Bill met a nurse named Connie Mroczkowski and was able to convince her to marry him on October 5, 1963, his parents 36^th wedding anniversary. Connie made homes for Mary Jo, Mike and Bill wherever they were stationed.

Throughout his tenure with the United States Air Force, Bill earned his Senior Air Crew Member wings and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal twice and the Air Medal. He also picked up many “I was there and did that” awards and decorations. However, he often noted when he received his Discharge paperwork, Connie’s Separation Certificate was larger and emphasized how important a good wife is.

Bill and Connie bought a home in Roswell and enjoyed civilian life. Bill served as the Town Marshall, served on Town Council and laid the foundation for the funds that have evolved into the Roswell Community Center and Park. They moved to New Philadelphia and Bill joined the staff of the Child Support Enforcement Agency where he worked as an investigator for almost 20 years, retiring in 2002.  Bill enjoyed golfing, bowling, reading, crossword puzzles, and rooting for the 6 time Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers.

He is survived by a daughter Mary Jo Ivan of Ashville, Ohio; his son, Michael P. Ivan of the home; a granddaughter, Caitlin Brown of Ashville; a brother, Donald (Mary Lou) Ivan of Glassport, Pennsylvania; a father-in-law, Peter Mroczkowski; a brother-in-law, Gerry (Ann) Mroczkowski; a sister-in-law, Marlene Mattevi and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and their families.

In keeping with Bill’s wishes there will be no public calling hours or services and cremation care will be handled through the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia.  An inurnment will take place at a later date.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Connie; a sister Mary Ann; his mother-in-law, Mary Mroczkowski and son-in-law, Jerry Brown.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tuscarawas County Library, 121 Fair Ave NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.