John W. "Bill" Hendershott, 57, owner and operator of the Fritschle Mill at West Liberty, was pronounced dead on arrival yesterday morning, September 10, 1970 at the Richland Memorial Hospital.

A native of Dundas, Mr. Hendershott was born the son of William Emberry Hendershott and May Hill Hendershott. He was married to Irene Fritschle on March 9, 1935.

An extremely community-minded person, Mr. Hendershott was active in all phases of his community life. He was a member of the West Liberty United Methodist Church and served the Church in many capacities. He was Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He was a trustee of the newly formed West Liberty Dundas water project. He became associated with his father-in-law, Fred Fritschle, in the operation of the Fritschle Mill at West Liberty in 1935 and assumed control of the operation in 1948. Mr. Hendershott was a member of Olney Lodge No. 40 A.F. & A.M. He was a graduate of the Olney High School class of 1932 and was a basketball star with the teams of Charles Van Cleve.

Funeral services in the Memorial Chapel of the Summers-Rainey Funeral Home with Rev. William Cardinal officiating. Interment in the Dundas Cemetery.

He leaves his wife, Irene; a daughter, Mrs. Earl (Judy) Urfer of West Liberty; two granddaughters, Cathy and Becky. Other survivors are two brothers: Fred Hendershott of Olney and Glenn Hendershott of Fresno, Calif.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)