William L. Vitez, 94, of Bethlehem, died July 13, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Koczen) Vitez. He was the husband of the late Mary G. (Gorcsan) Vitez.

He was a 1937 graduate of Liberty High School where he was a member of the wrestling team.

He was in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.

Hel was a motor and furnace inspector for Bethlehem Steel for 43 years until retiring in 1983.

He was a lifelong member of St. John's Windish Lutheran Church, Bethlehem.

He was a manager for North Central Little League for four years. He coached wrestling at West Bethlehem Youth Association. He was named the 1939 Lehigh Valley Amateur Wrestling Champion. He was a charter member of the Bethlehem - Murska Sobota Sister Cities Association and a member of the Steelworkers' Archives.

He is survived by a daughter, Susan L. of Bethlehem; a son, William D. and his wife Maria and their daughter Lauren of Gwynedd Valley.; a brother-in-law, John Jr. and his wife Lucy Gorcsan; nieces; nephews; and relatives in Slovenia.

He was predeceased by a brother, Stephen and his wife Mary.

Contributions may be made to the church, 617 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Arrangements were made by Long Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.