In Loving Memory of William L. Habenicht, who peacefully passed at his

home on March 20, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Bellaire, Bill was known for his kindness, humor, generosity, and

love of motorcycles and his dog, Ruby. He was a 1973 graduate of Bellaire High School.

He worked in local coal mines and was a heavy equipment operator and manager for

Pultney Township for many years. He could always be counted on to take care of roads

in all types of weather.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca (Porter) Nelson; his parents, Barbara (Siezenga) and Friedol Habenicht. He is survived by

special friend Kim Staskey, stepdaughter Jo Nelson, stepson Steve Nelson, step-

grandson Aiden Nelson, brother Thomas Habenicht, sisters JoAnn Rankin, Betsy

Ashcraft, and Brenda Braid. Bill has many in-laws, nieces and nephews that he loved

and was loved by in return.

As we mourn the loss of Bill, we also celebrate the incredible life he lived. A memorial

banquet will be held at The Sons of Italy, 3348 Belmont Street, Bellaire, Ohio, on

Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 12:30 to 4:00 PM, where friends and family can come

together to honor his life and share their fondest memories.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to The Bellaire VFW

Post 626 or Belmont County Animal Shelter, reflecting Bill's steadfast love of animals.