Bill McCoach

Bill McCoach obituary, Chandler, AZ

Bill McCoach

Bill McCoach Obituary

Visit the Whitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary website to view the full obituary.

Bill McCoach, 78, of Sun Lakes, Arizona passed away at home on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 6, 1947, to Donald and Olga (Krawchuk) McCoach. He grew up in Oceanside, NY, alongside two brothers, Robert and Roger McCoach. He attended undergraduate at Lehigh University and received his master’s degree from the University of Chicago. He later moved to New Concord, OH, where he raised his family with his wife, Kathryn (Linser) McCoach who predeceased him, and his three children. He worked as CFO for Fabri-Form for over 20 years. After retirement he moved to Arizona in 2013.

He was actively involved with Rotary International, serving as President on multiple occasions with the Cambridge, OH and Sun Lakes, AZ chapters. He led multiple Rotary initiatives supporting local schools and charities.

He volunteered his time each spring as an usher at the spring training games for the Anaheim Angels. He also enjoyed traveling and playing bridge.

He is survived by his children; a daughter, Alison McCoach and sons, Brian McCoach and Greg McCoach.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11:00am at Risen Savior, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85248. A reception will follow the service at approximately 11:45am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Bill’s honor to Rotary International or the American Cancer Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Whitney & Murphy Bueler Mortuary

14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, AZ 85225

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