William J. “Billy” Sloss, 49, of Sandy Lake, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019.

Billy was born in Grove City on Aug. 7, 1969, to William Lee Sloss and Joan Elaine Wareham Freeland.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and was currently employed at Smucker Dog Food Company in Meadville as a machine operator.

Billy was very proud of his military service and was a previous member of the American Legion. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time outdoors. He adored his dogs and would treat them like his children.

Billy is survived by his father, William “Bill” Sloss and wife Colleen of Clarence; mother, Joan Freeland of Sandy Lake; brother, Raymond “Alex” Sloss and wife Shelley of Chester, Virginia; nieces and nephews, Sabrina Goldstein and husband David, Kalab Sloss, Shane Beacham and wife Megan, Gracie Beacham, Kylee Beacham and Cindee Carter and husband Logan; stepsister, Nicole Raineri and fianc Ed Burnhan; as well as his beloved dogs.

There will be no public services as per Billy’s request.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Black Funeral Homes, Stoneboro and Sandy Lake.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.BlackFuneralHomes.net.