William E Schwartz, age 78 of Hegins, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

He was born on January 8, 1948, in Regensburg, Germany, a son of the late Irvin Schwartz and the late Anna (Jooss) Schwartz.

Bill was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School, class of 1965.

He served in the US Army.

Bill was a mason for Russell Dietrich Construction.

He was preceded in death a brother, Dennis Schwartz.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Deborah (Schwalm) Schwartz of Hegins; his son, Brian Schwartz and his wife, Kathy of Jim Thorpe; his daughter, Jill Schwartz of Hegins; his three grandsons, Jake, Will, and Nik Schwartz of Jim Thorpe; his great-granddaughter, Elliana Schwartz; his three sisters, Gertrude Masser and her husband, Junior of Dalmatia, Cindy Reiner of Camp Hill, and Cathi Schwartz and her fiancé, Tony Stanitis of Hegins; and several nieces and nephews.

As per Bill's wishes, there will be no services.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.