STROPE, William E., 77, of Zephyrhills, FL (formerly of Towanda, PA) passed away August 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife Grace A., stepson Justin Wandell, son William, daughter Kimberly, sister Jeannette Watkins, brothers Dennis, Robert Alan, Larry, and sister Wendy. Several grandchildren and a great grandson. He was predeceased by his mother Eleanor Benjamin Strope, father Emory Strope, brother Richard, brother Gary, sister Sharon Elliott, and grandson Dillon. Bill was well known in both Bradford County and Hornell, NY for being a great lead guitarist, singer & bass player. Most of his life he worked in sales and the restaurant business. He was in the Navy at a young age. He was a member of New River Church, Wesley Chapel. Donations in Bill's memory may be sent to New River Church Building Fund. http://newriverchurch.com/give.html Memorial service at New River Church, Wesley Chapel, FL Saturday, August 17th at 11:00 AM.