William Howard Akerman

William “Bill” Howard Akerman, age 87, of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday October 30, 2025 at Twin Pines Nursing Home in West Grove, PA. He was the husband of Lydia Richardson Akerman, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, PA he was a son of the late Wilson Akerman and the late Dorothy Cuddy Akerman.

Bill graduated in 1956 from Kennett High School and served in the Army from 1961 thru 1963 in the 81st Armored Division, stationed in Fort Hood Texas.

Bill worked for Galloway Electric for 42 years as an industrial electrician, and helped his son start a business.

He was a longtime member of Landenberg United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed his cabin in Potter County, hunting, snowmobiling in PA and Canada, traveling to Alaska and throughout many western states, woodworking in his shop, swapping stories with his friends, and joking with the Coffee Guys.

He will be remembered for his love for Liddy, Bill, Debbie, Ruthann and all his extended family, his pride of Bill in becoming an electrician following in his footsteps, his beaming smile, his gentle manner, his ability to do or fix anything for anyone and everyone.

In addition to his wife Lydia, Bill is survived by one son, William Akerman and his wife, Debra; and one sister, Ruthann Vaganov, all of Landenberg, PA. He was predeceased by a brother, James.

You are invited to visit with Bill's family and friends from 10:00-11:00 AM on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Landenberg United Methodist Church, 205 Penn Green Road, Landenberg, PA 19350. A memorial service celebrating his life will follow at 11:00AM. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to a fundraiser for Landenberg United Methodist Church. 

Arrangements are by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Kennett Square (484-734-8100). To view his online obituary, please visit www.griecofunerals.com