William E. Schill

Mr. William E. Schill of Sparrowbush, NY, died Friday, July 4, 2025 at Bon Secours Community Hospital. He was 89.

He was born April 29, 1936 in Port Jervis, NY the son of the late Edwin and the late Lucy Schill.

Bill proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. William spent his New York years in the Theatre business. First, as a Broadway production stage manager, then 18 years as head of his own New York talent agency. Schill then moved to a fishing cabin on a trout stream in Sparrowbush, NY. He is past President of PJCA. He is on the Tourism Board, The Board of the Outdoor Club of Port Jervis, The Tri-States Railway Preservation Society, The Port Jervis Transportation History Center, The Board of Assessment Review, and was the recipient of the 2015 Tri-State Chamber's-Community Spirit Award. He has been happy working toward a better Port Jervis, through community projects and was a believer in Port Pride.

Bill is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Ann DiPietro; brother-in-law, Frank DiPietro; and his nephew, Anthony "Tony" DiPietro.

There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be private.

Funeral arrangements are by the GRAY-PARKER FUNERAL HOME, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis. For additional information or to send a condolence note to the family please visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.