Bill Meckley

Bill Meckley, 72, of Littlestown, beloved husband of Cynthia Groft Meckley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on Wednesday, October 29, 1952 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Edward Dale Meckley and Evelyn Cashman Meckley. He was also preceded in death by a son, Josh Meckley; and a sister, Donna Meckley. Bill was a 1971 graduate of Hanover High School and then went on to graduate from Devry Institute of Technology. He was proud of his work with Meckley Floor Sanding and Refinishing where he worked until he could no longer and then worked as a rural postal carrier in Littlestown. Bill loved to take walks with his dog, gardening, and fishing with his grandchildren. In his 50’s, he took up playing ice hockey. Bill was a proud grandfather and loved attending all of their school events.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 53 years, are two sons, Jason Meckley and his wife, Jen, and Jared Meckley and his wife, Neleisa; five grandchildren, Ty, Reece, Trey, Charlotte, and Evan; two bonus grandchildren, Molly and Juni; and a sister, Sande Spahr and her husband, Parry, of Guilford, CT.

Services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VNA of Hanover and Spring Grove, 440 Madison St, Hanover, PA 17331.