William M. York

William M. York, 78, of Woodstock, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at home. He was born on December 4, 1947, in Kingston, NY, son of the late Myron and Isabell “Walker” York.

He was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1966, and later served his country in the US Army Engineers. Bill worked for Verizon for many years before his retirement. He was an honorary member of the St. Remy Fire Department, he was an avid fisherman, and he also enjoyed hunting and golf.

Bill is survived by his brother, John York and his wife Karen of Montville, ME, his niece, Sharon York and her partner Thomas Gately of Hallstead, PA, his nephew, Michael York (Kelly Oldham) of Ulster Park, NY, his niece, Rebecca Kirby of Montville, ME, his nephew, Matthew York of Montville, ME, his great niece Jordyn Mudge, his great nephew, Nicholas York, his cousin, Joan Weiss, as well as his second cousins, Sue Whitefield and William Weiss.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm. A graveside service will take place at 11am on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at St. Remy Rural Cemetery, St. Remy, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Remy Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 71, Ulster Park, NY 12487.