William H. Everhart North York, Death Obituary: William H. Everhart Has Died
William H. Everhart, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving daughters. Born August 15, 1929, to the late Wilbur L. Everhart and Dorothy (Frantz) Everhart, William spent most of his life in North York, Pennsylvania. A graduate of North York High School, he married his high school sweetheart, Dolores (Skip) M. Jones, who predeceased him.
William was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He is survived by his three daughters: Margaret (Rev. Roy) Steward, Joy (John Freet Jr.) Baublitz, and Carol (Ronald) Hancock. He also leaves behind grandchildren Bengt and Lars (Christy) Steward, Michael Baublitz, Hanna (Donovan) Green, Hollis (Timothy) Armstead, and Harrison (Krista) Hancock; great-grandchildren Liam (Annie) Steward, Colette (John) Whittington, Mary Steward, Eli and Ingrid Steward, Caitlin and Madeline Baublitz, Sylvie Green, Jayden Armstead, Brett, Harley, and Keira Hancock; step-great-grandchild Noah Green; 5th generation: Margot and Nora Steward, Lachlan Whittington; and four nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife Dolores, his sister Jeanette Tracey, and his son-in-law Dennis Baublitz.
A lifelong entrepreneur, William owned and operated Paul Zeigler Real Estate and Appraisal Service in York. Beyond his professional life, he devoted himself to family, church, and community. A life-long member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, he served on the church council, participated in the choir, and directed the bell choir. William also served on the board of Spirit Trust in York and volunteered as a driver for Liberty Ambulance.
William’s civic contributions were extensive. He served as the youngest Borough Council President of North York during the 1950s and 1960s and as treasurer of the Central-York School Board. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, the North York Lions Club (serving as president), the Masonic Order of York, the Scottish Rites of Harrisburg, and the Zembo Shrine of York, performing in the Shriner’s Band and transporting children to the Shriner’s Hospital in Philadelphia. He also served on the Board of the Salvation Army of York.
A committal service will be held at the convenience of the family at Prospect Hill Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held on April 11, 2026, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 947 N. George Street, York, PA 17404. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with the service beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at Victorian Villa, Dallastown, PA, and the Caring Hospice team for their compassionate care.