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William J. Corbett, 76

William J. Corbett, 76, of Lancaster Township, passed away on Tuesday, July 24th in Lancaster.

He was the husband of Katharina “Kathee” I. Sagermann Corbett, with whom he had celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary this past January 21st. Born in Philadelphia, William was the son of the late William J, Sr. and Helen B. Drain Corbett.

William had worked as a sales representative for the Procter and Gamble Co for 37 years, retiring in 1999.

He was a member of St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, and was a 3rd Degree Knight with Knights of Columbus Council 867.

William was a member of the Lancaster Liederkranz, attended LaSalle College in Philadelphia, and was a US Army veteran, serving in Germany as a Sergeant following World War II.

In addition to his wife, William is survived by a sister, Helen B. Kay of Barrington, RI, a brother, John H. married to Dorothy Corbett of Cheltenham, PA, and by many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leo F. Corbett.

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