William H. Pfundheller, Sr.

William (Bill) H. Pfundheller, Sr., 76, of Mount Joy, Pa, passed away Saturday, March 24th at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. Born on April 19th, 1941 in New York, NY, Bill later resided in Port Jervis, N.Y. where he graduated from high school and joined the army in 1959.  He was stationed in Texas and in LaRochelle, France.  After returning to Port Jervis from his military post with Honorable Discharge, he married Janice Van Aken, who after 36 years of marriage, preceded him in death in 2000. Bill met Frances Natale (Bracciodieta) in Lancaster County, Pa, and the two were married in 2002. They resided in Jensen Beach, Florida until 2014 when they moved back to Pennsylvania and settled in Mount Joy to be closer to family.

Bill, who worked 37 years for Agway Inc, then several years for Ephrata Agway enjoyed taking long drives and meeting new people.  He was quite fond of playing cards, rooting for the Cowboys, fishing, and checking out the latest and best dining establishments. He is survived by his wife, Frances, his brother Richard Pfundheller of Florida, his son William Pfundheller Jr of Elizabethtown, Pa and his daughter, Michele Pfundheller Hunter of Yardley, Pa, as well as several step children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A memorial service will take place at 4pm on Saturday April 14th at Trinity Lutheran Church, 47 West Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552; Pastor Matthew Pensinger officiating.  Refreshments to follow the service in the church fellowship hall.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.

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  • Michele and Family,
    We send our love, sympathy and support to you at the loss of your Father and to Megan and Kettner at the loss of a dear Grandfather. So glad we had a chance to have some time with him last summer at Megan’s play and dinner. Please know we love you and we are here for you always.

    With love, Mom/Kathy and Bill

  • Michele
    Sending my sympathy and prayers to you and your family. I remember how happy and proud your Father was at your wedding.

    Love, Nancy McIlvain

  • We send our deepest sympathy to Bills family in your loss. I worked with Bill at Agway and he was a special friend. May your fond memories bring you comfort. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
    Our Deepest Sympathy
    Diane and Pete Snyder

  • Michele and Bill, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always have fond memories of your dad in Rheems. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sending love and hugs your way!

  • To the family, I do not know all of you except for Bill, Jr. I worked with Bill, Sr for a long time with Agway in Elizabethtown. He was always a caring person and could always make people laugh. He is in my prayers. God Bless You and give you strength during this heartfelt time.

  • Bill, Mary, Will & Nick,
    We are heart broken for the loss of your father and grandfather. Warm laughs and bright smiles will light up heaven.
    Joe, Karen, Becca, Kitty

  • Dear bill and Michelle, Bob and I are very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts are with you both. Kathy and Bob Stanley

  • Dear Fran and to the family of Bill.
    I am so sorry for your loss, just feel comfort in knowing although your hearts are broken, he is in your hearts with love.

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