Obituaries
William A. “Bill” McGinley, 79
May 01, 2020
William A. “ Bill” McGinley, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at his residence. He was the husband of Margaret E. “Peggy” McGinley, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage this past January 6th. Born in Mount Carmel, he was the son of the late Anthony J. and Catherine Stanton McGinley. Later in life, his foster parents were the late Frank X. and Eva Schumm Schreder.
After graduating from Delone Catholic High School in 1960, Bill came to Lancaster for a printing apprenticeship with Wickersham Printing. He later joined the US Air Force serving for 33 years on both active duty and in the Air National Guard. Bill was stationed in the Philippines, England, Germany, and the US before retiring as a Master Sgt. He served during the Vietnam War and was a member of the USAF Sgts Association. Bill worked as a mail handler for the US Postal Service starting in 1980. He was a proud union steward before retiring from the Postal Service in 2006.
Bill loved to play and watch basketball. He was an avid fan of Lancaster Catholic Basketball, Notre Dame, the New England Patriots, and Bill Belichick. With his good friends, Bill regularly attended the Army/Navy football game every year. He watched Perry Mason and MASH loyally. Bill enjoyed traveling with his wife, visiting Europe, China, and traveling extensively throughout the United States. Every Monday, he would deliver food to various pantries in Lancaster to help those in need.
Bill was shy but once he got to know you, he could talk your ear off. He was known as Mr. Trivia to family and friends. Bill was never without a coffee cup in his hand and a trivia question on the tip of his tongue.
Bill was a longtime member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He was a past member of the Lancaster Liederkranz and American Legion Post 429 in Ephrata.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Christine A. married to Isaac D. Malson of Dunlap, IL, his two grandchildren Liam D. and Quinn I. and by his two foster brothers, Richard H. Schreder of Baltimore, and Fred J. Schreder of Walnut Creek, CA. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Oscilowski, his brothers, Anthony and Joseph McGinley, and his foster brothers Frank L. and John Schreder.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later time for which an announcement will be published. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Bill’s memory to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602.
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Condolences to the Family
May 21, 2020
I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING BILL AT THE USPS IN LNC WHILE I WAS WORKING THERE. I ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS STORIES, ESPECIALLY ABOUT BOB HOPE! I WILL NEVER FORGET HIS KNOWLEDGE. HE WAS A VERY NICE GENTLEMAN!
BARBARA JEAN FRANCIS
May 19, 2020
Aunt Peggy, Chrissy and family,
Deepest sympathies on Uncle Bill’s unexpected passing. May he rest in peace. He will be missed by all.Heaven has gained another Notre Dame fan.
Tim and Steph
May 15, 2020
Our deepest sympathy for you & your family at this time. You are in our prayers. If you need anything, please call me.
Love & prayers,
Kathy & Jim
May 14, 2020
Honesty, integrity and a good friend, Bill will be sorely missed. My condolences to his entire family.
Brother Bob Mooney
May 12, 2020
Dear Peggy, Chrissy, Ike Liam and Quinn,
I can’t know what it is like for you losing your HUSBAND, FATHER, FATHER-IN LAW and GRAND FATHER?
I can only pray you find MEANING in the SILENT SPACE GOD CREATES to DREAM LIFE ON.
Respectfully,
Richard and Karen Schreder
May 11, 2020
Peggy, I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s death. He was a really great man. He will be missed by all who knew him!
Joan, Roger & Family
May 11, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and in the coming day/months. Your father was an amazing fellow. I and the rest of The Bat Cave will remember him fondly and with much love.
Bat Cave Trenchard’s
May 10, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family … Hard to believe … Remember Bill coming to Mom’s yard sales and chatting with Dad for hours … Will be missed by all.
Deb (Pearl) McManus
May 10, 2020
Dear Chrissy, Ike, Liam, Quinn and Peggy: I wish I could have known this outstanding, patriotic, generous man. As one of Dunlap area friends, we are blessed by the influence he had on his wonderful daughter, Chrissy. With love, Jackie Ahlenius
May 10, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to my sweet Aunt Peggy, cousin Chrissy, husband Ike and Uncle Bill’s grandchildren Liam & Quinn. Uncle Bill was a fine man who loved this family and country so very much. This is a beautiful tribute to him. Uncle Bill will be missed and in the hearts of all of us always. Love, niece Terri & husband Dennis
May 10, 2020
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Bill will be deeply missed. Thinking about you during this time.
Deb (Pearl) McManus
May 09, 2020
My condolences to Mrs. Mcginley, Chrissy, and family. I don’t think we ever met, but I have heard many great stories. Our thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time.
Leleng Lu
May 09, 2020
My condolences Peggy, Chrissy, Ike and Liam and Quinn. I so sorry for your loss. All the years I’ve know Bill, I don’t think I heard him say more than a few words. Maybe he couldn’t get a word in! I know you will greatly miss him, but remember the fun times and cherish those memories. So glad he got to go to Disney World with you all last time. God bless. I love you all.
Diane Bentley
May 09, 2020
Dear Peggy and Chrissy, our sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved husband and father. Bill was a gentle man who loved his family very much. Liam and Quinn were very special to him as was Ike. He was quite a traveler and an excellent American, proud of our country and especially our military. We pray that your memories will sustain you at this time and even bring joy in years to come.
Linda and Bill Pohlmann
May 09, 2020
I had the privilege of working with Bill and serving by his side as a Union Steward. He was proud to be a Union Steward and did all he could for our fellow members. My husband Jim and I were blessed to have known him.
Adrienne Curcio
May 09, 2020
What a wonderful man and this is a beautiful tribute to his life. Honored to have spent a day on a trip to the Army/Navy game with Bill and his daughter, Chrissy. Prayers and condolences to all his family and friends who greatly feel his loss.
Melissa Mooney
May 09, 2020
Bill was an awesome and thoughtful neighbor we absolutely loved him and his war stories. He will be missed. Prayers and peace to the family at this difficult time
Mike and Lori Brady
May 09, 2020
Rest in peace, Bill. Sincere sympathies to the family.
Jan Shenk
May 09, 2020
Can’t believe he’s gone! Bill truly was one of a kind! I will always cherish our friendship and time spent together at the post office. My sympathy to the family
Sherryl Heffner
