Willard I. Carter

Willard I. Carter, 90 of Hopewell Twp., passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 in the VA Hospital in Oakland.  He was born in Glouster, Ohio on May 24, 1933 a son of the late Edward & Rilla Carter.  He was a retired crane operator, working with Alex E. Parris Contracting.  A US Airforce Veteran serving during the Korean War.  Willard loved to bowl, garden and read. He was very proud to be an avid blood donator to the blood bank. Most importantly, he was an exceptional father.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; three sons: Kent, Lowell and Brian Carter; and 8 brothers and sisters.

He is survived by two children: Mark & Terri Carter, Chippewa; and Ellen & Joseph Antonetti, Indianapolis; a daughter-in-law: Lisa Carter, Hopewell Twp.; 8 grandchildren: Julianne (Jeremy) Haines, Christina Carter, Joshua (Ashley) Carter, Alecia Antonetti, Chelsea Carter, Michael (Audrey Lane) Antonetti, Madison (Alec) Bosler, and Sam Siple; 5 great grandchildren: Cole, Elijah, Aiden, Amaya, and Eve; one sister, Roberta; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 1pm until 5pm in Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa.  The members of the Beaver County Special Unit will conduct Military Honors at 2pm in the funeral home.

Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made one of Willard’s favorite charities:  Macular Degeneration Association, American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or to St. Jude.