William J. Schimmel, age 73, of York Township, York, died at 9:10 PM Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his residence. He was the husband of Christa E. (Barshinger) Schimmel.

Born August 5, 1952, in York, he was a son of the late Robert F. and Elizabeth (Brooks) Schimmel.  In addition to his wife, Mr. Schimmel is survived by a son, Kyle B. Schimmel, of York; a daughter, Kari E. Schimmel, of York; a sister, Ann E Schimmel, and her husband Eugene McGuire, of Denver, Colorado; and his mother-in-law, Nancy J. Barshinger, of York.

Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors, Inc., 863 South George Street, York, is in charge of private funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PGA Hope Foundation, Inc. d/b/a PGA of America REACH Foundation, 1916 PGA Parkway, Frisco, TX 75033; or to the Lower Susquehanna River Keepers Association, 338 South Front Street, Wrightsville PA 17368.