William Harry Brink

William Harry Brink, 55, of East Brady, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, Pa.  He was born December 21, 1970 in ACMH Hospital, the son of William C. and Janet A. Brink, and was a lifelong resident of the community.  William was a coal miner and construction worker.  He attended St. Paul's Community Church and Crisswell Bible Baptist Church.  He was an excellent carpenter and mechanic.  He liked the Pittsburgh Steelers and never missed a game.  Billy had the biggest heart and lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures.  He loved spending time with family and friends.  He loved listening to music.  Billy had the ability to make people laugh and reach people in a positive way.  He would help anyone at any given time.  He said that is how you make more friends.  "Good friends are worth more than money", he would say.  

Left behind to forever cherish Billy's memory includes his wife, Danielle (McCune) Brink; his mother and father, Janet A. (Shultz) Brink and William C. Brink; grandmother, Mary E. Shultz; sons, William R. Brink and Haden M. Brink; daughter, Kennedy N. Brink; brother, Jason P. (Tracy) Brink; nephew, Walker Hiles; nieces, Addyson Brink and Jessica A. Brink (companion, Andy Shirey); great-nephews, Conner and Corbin Shirey; aunt, Pearl Shultz; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; step-children, Michael (Taylor) Crispen, Jacob (Cheyenne) Crispen and Ashley Crispen; grandchildren, Scarlett (Rosie) and Wrenleigh (Button); uncle, Thomas Baker; aunt and uncle, James and Linda Hooks; uncle, Daniel P. Brink and family; cousins, Lisa and Michael Peat; and cousins, Jamie and Reese Klingensmith and family.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Helen Brink; maternal grandfather, Harry E. Shultz; aunts. Susan G. Shultz and Diane E. (Shultz) Baker; and uncle, David H. Shultz.  

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, December 27, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home, 832 E. Brady Rd., Cowansville, PA.  A Memorial Service celebrating William's life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Community Church, 2167 St. Rt. 268, Chicora, PA with Rev. Frank Sapp, Jr. and Rev. Paul DeBacco co-officiating.  

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