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William A. Schillinger

William A. Schillinger, 84, of Portland, NY,  formerly of Marshburg, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Erie. 

Born on March 7, 1941, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Lawrence A. and Luella A. (Willis) Schillinger.

Bill was a 1959  graduate of Bradford Area High School.

On July 16, 1960, in Bradford, he married Emma L. (Means) Schillinger who survives.

Bill was employed at Zippo for 41 years. After he retired he enjoyed traveling to Brownsville, TX to spend winters, and returned often to spend summers at his family cottage which he shared with his nephew Brian, on Lake Erie in Portland Bay. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf. 

Bill was a member of the Masonic Lodge 749 F&M, McKean County Shriners, Zem Zem Temple, Coudersport Consistory, the McKean County Fire Police, Custer City Men's Club, and Westfield Moose Lodge. 

Surviving in addition to his wife Emma, of 65 years, are three daughters, Laurie (Gary) Morehouse, of Mt. Gilead, NC, Lisa (Tracy) Godding, of Willow Creek, and Kimberly (Mike) Shaffer, of Indiana, six grandchildren, Elyse Godding, Cody Godding, Nathan Whitmoyer, Brett Morehouse, Chad Morehouse and Trey Morehouse, five great grandchildren, Connor Morehouse, Piper Morehouse, Leona Godding, Lola Whitmoyer and Fiona Whitmoyer, and several nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Ronald K. Schillinger.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 11:00 am till 12:00 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue, where funeral services will be held at Noon with Rev. Jim Lenaway, Pastor of B-Free Methodist Church officiating.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Shriner Children's Hospital, 1645 8th St., Erie PA 16505, or charity of the donor's choice

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Our deepest condolences to the Schillinger Family. We are neighbors at The Lake and Bill and Emma have been the nicest neighbors and always had fun sharing stories around the fire for many years with Bill, Emma, Brian and Mickey and their family. He will truly be missed. Joseph & Rebecca Hunger & Family
— Joseph Hunger

We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Bill’s passing. Please know that our hearts go out to you during this time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With love and sympathy.
— Melissa Robertson and Allison Butler

So very sorry for everyone''s loss.????
— Terrieschrich@gmail.com

My deepest condolences to the Schillinger family, extended family and friends. I had only known Bill and Emma for two months, but felt a warm welcome when I moved across the street in the small lake community of Portland Bay NY, in August 2025. I had the pleasure of meeting his family and shared some delightful conversations with Bill’s wife Emma in the short time we had together. Bill, may you rest in eternal peace. We are going to miss you.
— Doris Espineta

Very sorry to here this, Bill was always fun to work with. Prayers to your family. RIP my friend
— Bob Stidd

So sorry for your loss sending prayers
— Colleen gleason

I am so sorry for your loss....we were family.....living and loving life at Lake Erie since Jack and I 4 n 5 years old..... couldn''t have asked for a better life....my condolences Schillinger family....
— Jill Griffin Patton

So sorry for your loss, lots of fun times at work with Bill
— Patricia A. Kelly

So sorry for your loss. Bill was a Great Man who worked for Zippo and devoted his life to the Co. He knew my Grandfather GGB, and often talked to me when I was younger about my grandfather and what an amazing Co he worked for. Again my Sincere Condolences to the entire family. Sincerely George
— George B Duke

Blessings of comfort and peace. Love and prayers
— Rich and Sharon Smith

Condolences

  • Our deepest condolences to the Schillinger Family. We are neighbors at The Lake and Bill and Emma have been the nicest neighbors and always had fun sharing stories around the fire for many years with Bill, Emma, Brian and Mickey and their family. He will truly be missed. Joseph & Rebecca Hunger & Family

    — Joseph Hunger

  • We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Bill’s passing. Please know that our hearts go out to you during this time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With love and sympathy.

    — Melissa Robertson and Allison Butler

  • So very sorry for everyone''s loss.????

    — Terrieschrich@gmail.com

  • My deepest condolences to the Schillinger family, extended family and friends. I had only known Bill and Emma for two months, but felt a warm welcome when I moved across the street in the small lake community of Portland Bay NY, in August 2025. I had the pleasure of meeting his family and shared some delightful conversations with Bill’s wife Emma in the short time we had together. Bill, may you rest in eternal peace. We are going to miss you.

    — Doris Espineta

  • Very sorry to here this, Bill was always fun to work with. Prayers to your family. RIP my friend

    — Bob Stidd

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