William P. "Bill" Meehan, 86, of Elyria passed away Tuesday July 23, 2019 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born January 16, 1933 in Ashtabula and was an area resident for most of his life. Bill worked as an Industrial Engineer at Moen from where he retired in 1995. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict area, being stationed in California and Japan. A kind and gentle man, Bill was a member of the Community of Faith Church in Elyria and enjoyed traveling, mall walking and dining out with friends. Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Charis (nee-Wainwright); step-daughter, Nancy (Matt) Mixon; step-son, John (Debra) Sparks; step-granddaughter, Nicole; Step- great-granddaughter, Kylie; niece, Debbie Laveck; nephews, Edward (Liz) Russell and John Russell. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katy and a sister, Joyce Russell. The family will receive friends Friday July 26, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. The Rev. Kathy Ketchum will Officiate. Burial will be at Butternut Ridge Cemetery, Eaton Township. Memorial contributions can be made to the Community of Faith Church 9715 East River Rd., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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