William Steel Rothwell

William Steel Rothwell, 84, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday July 26, 2022. Bill was born in North Irwin, PA, in his grandfather William Steel’s home to his parents the late Edmund “Bud” Rothwell and Mary Steel Rothwell. His education began at North Irwin School with graduation in 1956 from Irwin High School. He continued his studies from high school as an architectural major and ROTC candidate at Penn State and completed his studies in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh. His knowledge and desire to be in the construction and building industry began at an early age working for his Dad who was also a builder in the area. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Triggiani Rothwell. He had great pride and love for his four children Timm (Traci) Rothwell, Susan (George) Koury, Dann (Renee) Rothwell and David (Melanie) Rothwell; 8 grandchildren Taylor (Greg) Gaudi; DJ Rothwell (Hiromi), Nicole Rothwell (Jesse) , Kylee (AJ) Rees, Savannah (Logan) Swan, Tim Rothwell (Nicole), Devin Rothwell and Christian (Michelle) Koury. He has 6 great grandchildren Ethan, Jacob, Lilly and Nolan Gaudi and Aiden and Julian Danyluk. His very special puppy “Gus” who spent countless hours with Bill is missing his “dad’. Bill was a custom home builder by trade and President of Rothwell Builders, Inc., He took extreme pride in each and every design that he drew by hand and managed to detail through every phase of construction. A legacy of his work is all throughout N. Huntingdon, Irwin, White Oak and western PA either in developments or custom designs on lots throughout the area. His clients were important to him and he tried to make each design a true reflection of their taste and requirements. He was a master at designing and building additions that never appeared to be an addition. He had the knowledge, skill and architectural talent to restore historic homes to today’s standards but keep with their historical integrity from N. Huntingdon to Ligonier. He was a past Member and Vice president on the board of the Metropolitan Homebuilders Association of Pittsburgh, worked for various architectural firms creating drawings and designs for not just homes but for schools and a prison. He was Vice President of National Development Corp during the beginning phases of Wimmerton and also built in the Jacksonville, FL area. Bill was a longtime member of the Jacktown Ride n’ Hunt Club and a member of the Norwin Historical Society. Bill and Mary Lou were thrilled to present their personal home to the Norwin Historical Society Homes for the Holidays on three different years welcoming members of the community into their home that they designed, restored, and expanded. He loved having friends and family into his home for school reunions, going away parties, dinners, picnics, and bonfires Most importantly, he was a kind and gentle man who loved his wife and family unconditionally. He will be missed and always loved. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the team at AHN@HOME HEALTH CARE and especially for his physical therapist, Mark Mastriano (AHN@HOME HEALTH CARE), who supported him since 2019. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, where a funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

William Steel Rothwell

June 24, 1938 - July 26, 2022