William (Bill) S. Schneider of N. Fort Myers, FL./Warsaw, NY, passed away Saturday February 19,2011. Bill was born May 6, 1945 in Dalton, NY to parents, Roma (Barney) Schneider and Merlin Schneider.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Kathleen (Karns) Schneider and son, Derrick A. Schneider. Also surviving are sister, Constance (Terry) Lowell, brother, Fay (Anna) Schneider, (6) nieces-Kelley (Martin) Howard, Kimberly (Jeffrey) Flint, Patrice (James) Forrester, Amy Mann, Courtney (Alex) Marquart and Jodi Westacott, (5) nephews-Scott (Heather) Lowell, Brett (Christina) Schneider, Blake Carmichael, Michael Westacott and Gregory Westacott. He has (4) grand nieces and (9) grand nephews.

Bill graduated high school in Nunda, NY in 1963, and was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1966. While living in Warsaw, NY for most of his adult life, Bill was Vice President in Consumer Loans for Wyoming County Bank for 18 ½ years, and was a real estate broker in the Warsaw area for 16 years. Bill was active in Kiwanis and Boy Scouts of America and loved to hunt and fish. He was a friend to all who knew him and will always be remembered for his contagious laugh.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on March 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Dalton Methodist Church, 10074 State St., Dalton, NY 14836. To send a condolence or for futher information please visit www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com