William J. Pekkanen Jr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on July 17, 2025, at the age of 78, William J. Pekkanen Jr. of Struthers, Ohio passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Sr. Pekkanen and Jennie Pekkanen (Marttala); his brother Bob Pekkanen; and his son-in-law Dennis Shetter. He is survived by: his wife Marilyn Rummel; his children, William J. Pekkanen III of Struthers, Kimberly Ann Shetter of Struthers and Richard Lee Pekkanen (Marie) of Boardman; his brother Ron Pekkanen (Diane) of Poland; his grandchildren, Christina Bakos (Alan), Jennifer Shetter, Kevin Pekkanen, Cory Pekkanen, Joseph Shetter (Kristen) and Ryan Shetter; his great grandchildren, A. J., Elizabeth, Zak Bakos, Bella, Colton and Hunter Shetter; and his sister-in-law Karen Pekkanen.