William H. Waltmire, 85, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Enfield) Waltmire, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.

Born on June 22, 1941, in York, he was the son of the late Stewart and Ruth (Snelbecker) Waltmire.

Bill proudly served in the US Army as an electrician and cable man from December 13, 1960 to May 15, 1962 receiving a good conduct medal. He was an electrician by trade and enjoyed a long and dedicated career. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. and later worked for David E. Smith before retiring a second time. Not quite ready to fully retire, Bill went on to work for Ronald Glass before finally retiring for a third time.

He was a member of Living Word and was involved in many church activities throughout the years. Among those experiences was a mission trip to Biloxi, Mississippi, where he helped with recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina. Bill also enjoyed trips to Disney World and spending time with his family. He especially treasured the time he spent caring for and being with his great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Joanne, he is survived by his two daughters, Wendy Herbst and her husband James, and Christine Buchanan and her husband Glenn; four grandchildren, Danielle Stabley and her husband Jake, Kevin Buchanan, Cortney Buchanan and her partner Audrey Hoke, and Justin Herbst; three great-grandchildren, Aubrey Buchanan, Mersadies Horner and Alexa Horner; his sister, Rosie Lacy; as well as his nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his siblings, Deloris Spahr, Louise Hudson and Charles Waltmire.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Monday, September 28, at the Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc., 104 W. Main St., Dallastown, PA 17313. A funeral service will follow the viewing and will begin at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the Dallastown American Legion Post #605.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Bill’s caregivers, Danielle, Aubrey, Audrey, Sadie, Benji and Patricia, whose care and dedication made it possible for Bill to remain in his home until his passing. The family would also like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Heiland and BAYADA Hospice for the compassionate care they provided.